The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $264,297 Project Grant to Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc., a non-profit organization, to provide legal services to eligible veterans and participants. This award is part of the VA's Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056), which supports public and non-profit entities in delivering comprehensive legal assistance to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Through this grant, Legal Aid of West Virginia will provide veterans with legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy across a range of civil and criminal matters, such as housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. The goal is to help veterans overcome legal barriers that impede their housing stability and access to critical services. As a sub-recipient, Legal Aid of West Virginia also delivers legal services for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, as well as public assistance eligibility determination and case management. This grant award is effective from August 1, 2024.
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