To support these efforts the HAV program currently employs 30 staff members to include Outreach and Intake specialists, Veteran Support Specialists, Housing Specialists, a Healthcare Navigator, and many program coordinators and assistants to support our service of more than 1100 Veteran households each year who are experiencing literal homelessness or are in danger of homelessness throughout the state of Colorado. As an SSVF grantee we are dedicated to ending Veteran homelessness by fostering a well-coordinated and efficient local community system that assures Veteran homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. The SSVF grant is founded on the principle that no Veteran should be forced to live on the streets and every Veteran has a right to safe, permanent housing. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) since the inception in 2010 alongside VOA who also shares this statewide grant. Homes for All Veterans (HAV) is funded by a specific grant – SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) awarded to Rocky Mountain Human Services by the U.S. To get the full scope of HFMN’s trusted community partners, visit. RMHS isn’t the only organization within Home Front Military Network’s Partner Network that prevents and assists homelessness. For this month’s blog we’ve provided an outline on Rocky Mountain Human Service’s programs, impact, and how they can be reached. One of the ways we go about that is by providing emergency financial assistance to those eligible-a leg-up on this month’s rent or utilities, followed by connection to resources like financial counseling or employment, so that a vulnerable family does not have to face the uncertainty of homelessness.Īnother way HFMN prevents homelessness is by teaming up with organizations like Rocky Mountain Human Services-specifically their Homes for All Veterans program. At Home Front Military Network, one of our goals is to provide resources to prevent homelessness for our service members, veterans and their families. Couch surfing, living in a hotel, moving from shelter to shelter, camping under a bridge-all are accurate representations of homelessness. Homelessness, is more dynamic than it seems and can be present in a myriad of ways.
As the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, we’re reminded of those who don’t have access to secure housing.
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