The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded a $718,299 Project Grant to the Commission On Economic Opportunity Of Luzerne County through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program, CFDA 64.033). The grant will support the coordination and delivery of supportive services to very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing.
As required by the SSVF Program, the Commission On Economic Opportunity Of Luzerne County will provide outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits. Additionally, temporary financial assistance may be paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for childcare, housing, transportation, utilities, security deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. Optional services that may also be delivered include legal assistance and financial management. The award period began on October 1, 2021 and will aid Veteran families in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.