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HUD-VASH Program Approves Funding for Homeless Veterans

by Jennifer Hoops
June 14, 2011

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, announced yesterday that it would give $5.4 million to public housing authorities in 18 states to help provide affordable housing for veterans. The funds are the fourth and final round of money set aside under the fiscal year 2010 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH).

HUD-VASH, a program designed to end veterans' homelessness, provides housing vouchers to eligible veterans that allow them to rent privately owned housing at a reduced cost. As of today's announcement, HUD will have provided 10,186 vouchers for homeless veterans in 2010.

For more information on the HUD-VASH effort to support homeless veterans, refer to the press release: HUD, VA to Provide Permanent Housing, Case Management to Nearly 700 Homeless Veterans.

About the Author

Jennifer Hoops works as a project manager within the IT organization of a global manufacturing company. Her previous experience includes IT consulting and software sales. Prior to earning an MBA and becoming an IT professional, Jennifer earned a Bachelors degree in Economics and Music and spent several years as an independent music teacher.

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