Tag Archives: Homeless Veterans

H.R. 1 Set to Eliminate Funding for Homeless Veterans Programs

H.R. 1, the full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, is set to eliminate $75 million for approximately 10,000 new permanent supportive housing vouchers for homeless veterans. These HUD-VA Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers represent a collaboration between the Departments of Housing … Continue reading

Posted in Homeless Veterans, How To Support Our Troops, Military Benefits, New Vet Legislation | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Homelessness – Is it the Economy or Slumlords?

By Elizabeth Kilbride When snow covers the landscape and the air dips into freezing temperatures, American citizens’ throughout the country bundle up in warm coats, hats and gloves then scurry home to where it’s warm and cozy. Unfortunately, since they … Continue reading

Posted in Homeless Veterans, How To Support Our Troops, Transition | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Sound Kitchen is cooking up another great concert – "We Are Building Lives"

The Sound Kitchen is cooking up another great concert this year to raise money for the Building Lives Foundation.  The “We Are Building Lives” Third Annual Concert will be held Saturday, October 30,2010 from 6 to 10pm at the Sound … Continue reading

Posted in 2010 Telethon Guests, How To Support Our Troops, Military Benefits, Transition, Vet Medical Care | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Scott Silverman, Founder of Second Chance, Answers the Call "Will You Help Me?"

Scott H. Silverman is the author of “tell Me No, I Dare You!” and is an in demand leadership speaker. Scott is a leader in the field of workforce development. He has received numerous awards and honors including recently being … Continue reading

Posted in 2010 Telethon Guests, 2010 Veterans Day, How To Support Our Troops, Transition | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VA Launches National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and … Continue reading

Posted in Military Benefits, Vet Medical Care | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment