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May 5, 2008

Federal housing money coming for homeless veterans

The Providence Housing Authority will get $266,713 in federal money to provide "permanent supportive housing" to about 35 homeless veterans, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., announced today.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (VASH) awards, administered through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, provide local housing agencies with rental-help vouchers targeted to homeless veterans, Reed's office said in a news release. Housing and Urban Development will also link local agencies with VA Medical Centers to offer services and case management to eligible homeless veterans.

The money was included in the fiscal 2008 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Bill.

Reed's office cites the National Alliance to End Homelessness as saying at least 175 veterans experienced homelessness in Rhode Island in 2005 and 2006.

“Our veterans have sacrificed greatly to serve our country, and it is especially important to honor our commitment to them when they come back home," Reed said in the statement. "This critical federal funding will help provide dozens of Rhode Island’s veterans with a place to sleep and important services to get them back on their feet."

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 12:04 PM | Permalink

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