Stand Down for Homeless Veterans was modeled after the concept was originally used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. Secure base camp areas were set up, where services were available to take care of personal hygiene, providing clean uniforms, hot meals, free medical and dental care services, receive or send mail and personal correspondence, legal services, and enjoy the camaraderie of other Veterans, in a safe, healthy, humane, environment. Stand Down affords post-active military, their care animals, providing a well-deserved opportunity to revive their minds, hearts, and sense of well-being.
In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) nearly 13% of the homeless adult population are Veterans and utilize Housing Vouchers to reduce poverty, homelessness, and improve housing stability. Landlords can complete a pre-Request for Tenancy Approval (Pre-RFTA) form, and contacted by HACoLA staff at the event to schedule an inspection of the vacant unit, eventually signing an agreement for holding the unit for 30 days for veterans that experienced homelessness. Programs such as VIP make more housing affordable by increasing housing opportunities by providing grants, or loan assistance to support rental housing Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and HOME Private Investment Partnerships.
The purpose of this year’s 2nd Annual VAGLAHS Stand Down is for homeless veterans to enjoy a wide range of support services and time, and an opportunity for Los Angeles landlords and Property Managers with Section 8 Housing Vouchers to house a Veteran that day. The program brings all these services to one location, making them more accessible than ever to homeless veterans. Providing supplies, legal services, and the possibility of housing to Veterans in addition to food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans can also receive referrals to other assistance such as health care, employment, substance use treatment, religious support, and mental health care. A diversified collaborative event, it will be coordinated between local West LA VA Medical Center Welcome Center Building 257 North Campus, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard North Campus, Los Angeles, California 90073. October 20, 2016 as an all-day event providing three hot meals for Veterans.
To volunteer, or participate in an upcoming events, contact Melinda Estes, (310) 478-3711 x48325 VA Greater Healthcare System.
For information on the HUD-VASH Housing Program, Community Engagement & Reintegration Services at the Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, contact Senior Housing Specialist
Kevin Crey - direct line (310)936-6964
Kevin.Crey@va.gov
10.17.2016 By TL Crey
For information on the HUD-VASH Housing Program, Community Engagement & Reintegration Services at the Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, contact Senior Housing Specialist
Kevin Crey - direct line (310)936-6964
Kevin.Crey@va.gov
10.17.2016 By TL Crey
No comments:
Post a Comment