The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service has awarded a $600,000 federal Project Grant under the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (CFDA 17.805) to Path, a non-profit organization based in California. The grant will support Path's efforts to assist veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Los Angeles area connect with quality, life-sustaining employment and secure permanent housing.
The program will provide comprehensive employment services, including job training, career counseling, placement assistance, and connections to supportive resources such as housing navigation, benefits assistance, legal aid, and life skills training. The goal is to help 200 veterans annually obtain stable employment with living wages, which will enable them to retain permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Key performance metrics include 80% of veterans receiving job training and 420 attaining stable employment with an average wage of at least $18.35 per hour. The grant has a performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.