The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded $4.44 million to Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, Inc. (ABCCM) on October 1, 2025, under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033), a Project Grant.
ABCCM will provide required supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, homeless and scheduled to transition to permanent housing, or exiting permanent housing and seeking responsive alternative housing. Required services include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of public benefits. The recipient may also provide temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility and security deposit payments, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance including emergency supplies. Optional services include legal assistance and financial management services.
The award funds performance through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in North Carolina. ABCCM, a non-profit organization registered in Asheville, North Carolina, has a primary focus on supporting veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness through comprehensive social services addressing housing instability, mental health challenges, and economic hardship.