After his release from incarceration for drug-related offenses, Army Veteran Reginald Newkirk found stable housing with assistance from the Veterans Justice Outreach Program and its resources for Veterans experiencing homelessness.
In 2012, Michael Marshall was homeless. Now, thanks to the support he received from the HUD-VASH program, he works at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, as a certified peer support specialist. The formerly homeless Veteran's job – and his personal goal – is to support Veterans like himself who have experienced homelessness.
Kansas City VA Medical Center executive leadership teamed up with community partners for the annual Point-in-Time homeless count. Count is critical for funding resources homeless initiatives.
Veterans have multiple resources available for the latest COVID-19, or coronavirus, information. Here are several resources.
The PIT homeless count survey is mandated annually by HUD and ultimately impacts the amount of federal funding cities will receive to combat homelessness.
HUD-VASH is the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supported Housing—a joint program between HUD and VA that assists Veterans and their families.
VA and local resources form a band of care that provides a holistic support system for Veterans and their families, including those who are experiencing homelessness.
After her military service, Alvina White Bull struggled to maintain […]