The Department of Veterans Affairs is not able to provide that technical assistance and HUD does not address the specific needs of veterans. Our members are where the rubber meets the road. Members want to be competitive within HUD and other federal, state and local agencies grants programs, as well as within the private sector. NCHV is proposing to be the bridge that helps each veteran arrive back home. Having a job at the end of the tunnel is often the difference between success and failure for vocational rehabilitation and substance abuse treatment.
Employment is central to keeping homes and families together.
NCHV sees sound employment programs as the ultimate priority. HVRP is an employment program, anchored in communities. HVRP grant winners have placed hundreds of veterans in good jobs, with twice the record of job retention expected. HVRP has strong support in the veteran's community, where we care about these lost men and women. As always, what community-based organizations learn will work in the broader homeless community.