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Programs that Help Veterans & Service Members Transition from Homelessness

C.S. started this conversation
Dec 11, 2009

Programs that Help Veterans & Service Members Transition from Homelessness

All Faith Consortium (AFC) Programs for Homeless Veterans

Provides homeless Veterans with skill sets for entry into a structured training program supported by a career services component and permanent housing placement.

American Heroes Return

Addresses the needs of active duty military and Veterans as they transition from military duty to civilian life, or from active reserve status back to reserve status. Programs include Veterans restoration and transition, warrior transition and Veteran transitional housing.

Department of Housing & Urban Development Veteran Resource Center (HUDVET)

Promotes knowledge of and participation in the wide variety of HUD homeless assistance programs and services for Veterans and other individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Locate HUDVET in your state.

Directory of Homeless & Housing Advocacy Coalitions

List of organizations working at the state and local level to prevent homelessness and help people who are homeless.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Homeless Veterans Initiative

Helps homeless Veterans make the transition from life on the streets to one of productivity and normality.

Habitat for Humanity International

Builds and rehabilitates basic houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families with the goal to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness.

HomeAid Wounded Veterans Housing Program

Provides transitional housing and employment assistance for wounded Veterans.

Homeless Veteran Program Coordinators

Contact information for VA homeless coordinators in every state.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

Assists in reintegrating homeless Veterans into employment. Read the Fact Sheet on how State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs can be a valuable resource for reintegration efforts leading to employment for Veterans who are homeless and disabled.

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Information on housing, health needs, substance abuse and mental health treatment, employment, financial help, legal help, general assistance and toll-free hotlines.

National Coalition for the Homeless

National network of people who are or have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers and others committed to ending homelessness. Find where to go for help.

Swords to Plowshares

Provides transition assistance, emergency shelter, mental health services, residential rehabilitation programs, job referrals and free legal attorney representation to Veterans and their families. Also includes information specific to the needs of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans.

U.S. VETS

Provides housing, counseling, job assistance and hope to homeless and at-risk Veterans. Call toll-free 1-877-527-8387 to find a location, or submit an online request for assistance.

VA Programs for Homeless Veterans

Programs and initiatives designed to help homeless Veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible.
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C.S.
Dec 11, 2009

Herocare

Provides assistance to active duty and retired Service Members in attaining homeownership and financial security through a number of discounted services. Services include lending, real estate, financial planning, insurance, construction, title and escrow, legal and credit counseling. Also, the Herocare Freedom Fund provides emergency assistance, education, and scholarships for families of those killed or severely incapacitated in the line of duty.

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