VA is providing funding to assist with the costs to provide legal services to eligible veterans and participants

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) awarded The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. a $500,000 Project Grant under the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program (CFDA 64.056) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award provides funding to deliver comprehensive legal services to eligible veterans experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness in the New York service area. The grantee will provide direct legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy across multiple practice domains including housing law, family law, income support, criminal defense, healthcare access, military discharge upgrades, consumer law, and employment law.

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York will address systemic legal barriers that impede housing stability and prevent veterans from achieving or maintaining permanent housing. The organization is required to provide a minimum of four types of legal services and commit at least 10 percent of grant funds to serve women veterans. The award aligns with the VHA's Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups survey findings regarding top unmet legal needs among this vulnerable population, with the ultimate goal of enabling eligible veterans to overcome legal obstacles and achieve successful reintegration into civilian life.