Grant Money Awarded to Help Prevent Veteran Homelessness

Nearly $60 million in grant money was awarded to agencies serving homeless and at-risk veterans, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today. The funds are part of a new homeless prevention initiative called the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.

The grant money, which will go to 85 community agencies nationwide, is expected to reach 22,000 veterans and family members.

SSVF program critical in VA's goal to end veteran homelessness

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has set a goal to end veteran homelessness in five years. Grants through the SSVF program can help prevent homelessness before it becomes a reality for veterans and their families.

"This program expands our capacity to act before a veteran becomes homeless and to target the problem of family homelessness," Shinskei said.

In particular, the program offers supportive services that include outreach, case management and benefits assistance. Additionally, the grant money can be used to help veterans pay rent and utility bills as well as other living and moving expenses.

To learn more about the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, refer to the July 26 press release "VA Launches New Prevention Initiative to Serve 22,000 Veteran Families at Risk of Homelessness."

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