VA Gives $900,000 To Fight Veteran Homelessness In North Dakota

Written by Vets National on August 13, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized

WILLISTON, North Dakota The Department of Veteran Affairs is giving $900,000 to the North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People to provide housing services for low-income veterans.

U.S. Sens. Heidi Heitkamp and John Hoeven announced the federal grant in statements Monday. The coalition can help veterans with temporary financial assistance for rent, utility bills and other costs associated with housing.

Heitkamp says the grant will help give a little back to veterans who have given up so much for the country.

The North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People and volunteers from more than 70 agencies counted 1,258 homeless in the state in a January survey. That number is down from 2,069 counted in January 2013.

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