Federal program helps Longview veterans overcome homelessness

After serving their country, some veterans face another battle when they get home: keeping a roof over their head. But tonight, 10 Longview veterans won’t have to worry about where they’re sleeping thanks to a federal program, the Longview Housing Authority and local Department of Veterans Affairs workers. On Thursday, 10 veterans participating in the federal HUD-VASH housing assistance program graduated from case management at the Longview Housing Authority office, meaning they’ve worked with the housing authority and the VA to improve their overall quality of life and find housing security. The nationwide HUD-VASH supportive housing program derives its name from the federal Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs agencies, and it helps veterans pay for the cost of renting a home or apartment while also obtaining medical care and learning to be financially independent. Its primary purpose is to reduce veteran homelessness.

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