The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program awarded a $865,022 Project Grant to Mesilla Valley Community Of Hope, a non-profit organization in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The grant is intended to provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning to permanent housing. Key services funded by the grant include outreach, case management, assistance obtaining VA and public benefits, and temporary financial assistance for housing-related expenses such as rental payments, utilities, security deposits, and moving costs. Mesilla Valley Community Of Hope also utilizes sub-awards from the City of Las Cruces and New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority to provide additional support, including tenant-based rental assistance, emergency housing assistance, and expanded services for homeless individuals. The grant aims to help address homelessness and housing instability for vulnerable veteran populations in the Las Cruces area.
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