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VA Enlists Local Partners to Fight Homelessness

by Jennifer Hoops
October 06, 2011

Local community groups from 11 states that offer housing and services for homeless veterans will receive $10.3 million in additional funding for those efforts, announced Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. The VA awarded $59.5 million in grant money earlier this year.

Veteran homelessness a 'national issue that will be solved at the local level'

A program known as VA Special Need Grants for Homeless Veterans Service Providers is providing the $10.3 million in grants, which will be divided among 26 projects that provide housing and services to homeless veterans. The programs target female veterans and those that are seriously mentally ill.

Although veteran homelessness is a national problem, Shinseki emphasized the importance of enlisting local organizations to help fight veteran homelessness.

"VA is proud to partner with the community organizations that share our dedication to serving those who served this Nation. They are pulling Veterans out of homelessness and setting them on the path to independence," said Secretary Shinseki.

For more information on the funding, refer to the press release, "Secretary Shinseki Announces an Additional $10.3 Million to Help Eliminate Veterans Homelessness."

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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