Brady Announces $600,000 Grants for Homeless Vets Programs
Jun 29, 2009
PHILADELPHIA --- Congressman Robert A. Brady (D., PA.) announced today the award of $300,000 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) grants to the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Center and the Impact Services Corporation, located in the First Congressional District.
Congressman Brady said, “Both of these vet programs provide holistic support for homeless veterans, with the ultimate goal of finding meaningful employment for them. This includes job counseling, resume preparation, job development and employment placement. They are outstanding vet service providers that offer on the ground support to meet the needs of our vets in need.”
Nationally, HVRP grantees enroll thousands of homeless veterans annually in programs that involve emergency shelter, substance abuse counseling and treatment (including long-term treatment using the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities if necessary), job counseling and referrals, employment assistance, transportation, housing and clothing.
The HVRP program requires grantees to use all available resources and linkages in the local community as well as maintaining relationships. Successful HVRP programs focus on partnering with HUD, VA, HHS, local faith-based and community organizations, and social service agencies. Through these agencies, supportive services such as clothing, shelter, referrals to medical or substance-abuse treatment and transportation assistance are also provided to meet the needs of this target group.
According to the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients, veterans account for 23% of all homeless people in the nation. Approximately 40% of homeless men are veterans, although veterans comprise only 34% of the general adult male population.
Contact: Karen Warrington
215-389-4627
