Building on goodwills success with the existing ssvf program, the hvrp initiative broadens support for homeless and at-risk veterans by combining proven housing stability efforts with specialized…

Goodwill of Silicon Valley received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service under the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP, CFDA 17.805), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The grant funds a comprehensive employment and supportive services initiative designed to assist homeless and at-risk veterans in achieving stable employment and economic self-sufficiency. Key deliverables include dedicated program coordination staffing, participant enrollment in career and technical education (CTE) programs with covered participant costs, job training and placement services, and workforce development resources including office supplies and support materials.

Building on the organization's existing Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, the HVRP initiative delivers integrated services through strategic partnerships with the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing, local American Job Centers, HUD-VASH providers, and community-based organizations. The program establishes ambitious performance targets of placing at least 70% of enrolled participants into stable employment within six months and maintaining a 75% job retention rate at 90 days. Services address employment barriers through tailored training, employer matching, case management, and ongoing supportive care to enable veterans to transition from homelessness into family-sustaining employment.

Building on goodwills success with the existing ssvf program, the hvrp initiative broadens support for homeless and at-risk veterans by combining proven housing stability efforts with specialized job training and placement services. Through this holistic approach, the project empowers veterans to overcome barriers, achieve lasting employment, and attain a greater level of self-sufficiency. The hvrp grant will fund dedicated staffing for program coordination and support, cover participant costs to attend career and technical education (CTE) programs, and provide essential office supplies and workforce development resources. By financing these key elements, the grant ensures veterans receive comprehensive guidance, training, and placement services that position them for long-term employment success. The intended beneficiaries of the hvrp project are homeless and at-risk veterans seeking the skills, support, and resources necessary to secure and maintain stable employment. Through tailored training and services, the program addresses barriers to workforce entry, empowering participants to achieve greater economic self-sufficiency and long-term success.expected outcomes include placing at least 70% of enrolled homeless or at-risk veterans into stable employment within six months of program participation and maintaining a 75% job retention rate at 90 days. By combining tailored training, employer matching, and ongoing support, the hvrp project aims to improve veterans long-term self-sufficiency and financial stability.key partnerships for the hvrp project include the santa clara county office of supportive housing, our internal ssvf program, and additional ssvf providersnations finest and homefirstto ensure coordinated services spanning housing, employment, and supportive care. We also maintain a strong collaboration with the north SAN jose AJC, work closely with HUD-vash, and leverage connections throughout the local continuum of care to offer comprehensive, seamless support for homeless and at-risk veterans.