8 CLPHA Members Earn VASH Awards
We are pleased to announce that several of our members have been awarded crucial funding to support homeless veterans in finding permanent housing. HUD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently awarded $14 million in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers to 66 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across the country.
Congratulations to the following member organizations who received funding:
- Housing Authority of The Birmingham District
- Boston Housing Authority
- Cambridge Housing Authority
- San Diego Housing Commission
- Seattle Housing Authority
- Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Washington County, OR Department of Human Services
This funding will provide over 1,400 vouchers, offering critical assistance to veterans experiencing homelessness and their families. Here are some key highlights from the press release:
- Significant progress: The number of veterans experiencing homelessness has fallen by 11% since early 2020, marking the most significant decline in over five years.
- Over 110,000 vouchers: Currently, there are over 110,000 HUD-VASH vouchers being administered by PHAs across the country, with over 81,000 actively in use by veterans.
We commend our member organizations who are on the front lines, working tirelessly to ensure our veterans have access to safe and stable housing.