Project Grant 2014MS23225

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $366,502 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program grant (CFDA 64.033) to Hancock Resource Center, a non-profit organization located in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The grant, awarded on September 18, 2024, will enable Hancock Resource Center to provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families who are residing in permanent housing, homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing, or recently exited permanent housing and are seeking other suitable housing.

The key services to be provided under this SSVF grant include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA and other public benefits, and temporary financial assistance for items such as child care, emergency housing, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security/utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability needs. Additionally, Hancock Resource Center may offer optional supportive services like legal assistance and financial management. The grant supports Hancock Resource Center's mission to address housing challenges and promote self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations, with a focus on veterans, low-income families, and individuals experiencing housing insecurity.