Category: homeless veterans

Feds Announce $79.1 Million in Funding for Homeless Veterans Program

The federal government plans to spend $79.1 million on a new program to help homeless veterans. In an April 27 news release, Infrastructure Canada said the program will provide housing support and services to veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The 2021 Census estimates there are 461,240 veterans in Canada, of which more than 2,600…


San Diego Housing Commission Awarded 50 Supportive Housing Vouchers for Homeless Veterans

SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Housing Commission was awarded 50 additional Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help pay rent for veterans experiencing homelessness in the city, it was announced Dec. 23. Those veterans will also receive supportive services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “More VASH vouchers mean more…


Crews Break Ground On Permanent Supportive Housing Project

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Crews broke ground July 7 on a Proposition HHH-funded permanent supportive housing project in West Los Angeles to house seniors and senior veterans experiencing homelessness. The 51-unit, five-story building at 11010 Santa Monica Blvd. is expected to be ready for occupancy in December 2022, according to Councilman Paul Koretz’ office. It will include…


Group to Distribute Hygiene Kits to Homeless Veterans for Flag Day

LOS ANGELES—Flag Day will be marked in Los Angeles County June 14 by a distribution of 100 hygiene kits to homeless veterans living on and near the grounds of the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Each hygiene kit will include basic toiletries, a face mask and water bottle, according to Pat Peterson, the…