Purpose of of the project - get to work foundation is dedicated to supporting veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing them with the resources, training, and opportunities…

Grant Award Summary

The Get To Work Foundation Inc. received a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) under the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (CFDA 17.805), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The grant funds comprehensive workforce development and supportive services designed to assist homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness in achieving long-term economic stability and sustainable employment. Key products and services include occupational and vocational training to develop job-ready skills, employment placement assistance, wage subsidies, and employment retention incentives to support sustained workforce participation and career advancement.

The program delivers critical wraparound supportive services to remove barriers to employment, including transportation assistance, work attire and tools, and rental assistance for eligible participants. The Foundation collaborates with multiple community partners such as Life Empowerment Ministries, Goodwill Southern Rivers, and local workforce development entities to provide case management and coordinate referrals to additional community resources. The grant-funded initiative is being implemented in North Carolina and aims to empower veterans to secure meaningful employment, achieve improved quality of life, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Purpose of of the project - get to work foundation is dedicated to supporting veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing them with the resources, training, and opportunities needed to achieve long-term stability. Through job training, employment assistance, and access to essential support services, the program empowers veterans to secure sustainable careers, improve their quality of life, and successfully reintegrate into their communities. Activities to be funded by the grant - grant funded activities include occupational and vocational training to equip veterans with the skills needed to secure meaningful employment. To ensure successful program completion and long-term stability, participants will also receive supportive services designed to remove barriers to employment. These services may include transportation assistance, work attire, tools, and rental assistance for eligible ivtp participants. Additionally, the program will offer wage subsidies and employment retention incentives toencourage sustained workforce participation and career growth. Intended beneficiaries of the project - the primary beneficiaries of this project are homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness, who will receive training, employment assistance, and supportive services to achieve stability and long-term career success. Indirect beneficiaries include the U.S. Department of labor, which supports workforce development initiatives the get to work foundation, which collaborates in delivering services employers who gain access to a skilled and job-ready veteran workforce and community partners who contribute to a stronger, more resilient local economy. Expected outcomes of the project - this project is committed to meeting or exceeding our planned goals by equipping veterans with the skills and resources needed to achieve long-term stability. Expected outcomes include, but are not limited to, the successful completion of occupational training, increased access to job-related resources and support, higher employment rates and income levels, improved financial stability, enhanced social and emotional well-being, and permanent housing stability. By addressing both employment and supportive service needs, the program aims to create lasting, positive change for all participants. Key partnerships - gtwf currently has partnerships with the following training providers: medcertify, healthtech academy, and excelerate. We are currently pursuing partnerships with the following organizations: local veterans treatment courts veterans services of the carolinas (housing, employment, and healthcare resources supportive housing communities (permanent supportive housing) and local ajcs.