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

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, Incorporated to provide legal services to eligible veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. This funding comes from the VA's Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056), which aims to address critical legal challenges that impede veterans' housing stability and access to essential services. The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia will use this 12-month grant, effective August 1, 2024, to deliver legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy across various civil and criminal matters such as housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. This grant award is part of the VA's broader efforts to support legal interventions designed to help veterans overcome systemic barriers to housing stability.