Veterans Assistance Grants Help to Reduce Homelessness among Military Service Members
Indebted Americans recognize one homeless veteran is too much. But, thanks, in part, to grants that support veterans assistance, from both government, corporate and private foundations, the number of homeless veterans has been cut in half this decade.
Homelessness is just one of the problems veterans confront. Mental health issues and physical disabilities also plague many veterans who lack resources to find civilian jobs. The National Alliance on Mental Illness found one in four active duty service members to have experienced some form of issue with mental health. This startling high statistic may be connected to a suicide rate that is significantly higher than those for civilians, especially among female veterans.
Veteran Assistance Grants are designed to reintegrate military service members into civilian life. The Colorado Division Of Veteran Affairs offers grants to Colorado nonprofits for programs that involve “mental health services, job training, family counseling, housing for homeless veterans, employment assistance, and other forms of assistance.”
This grant — listed on GrantWatch.com — helps to improve quality of life and well-being through programs that foster self-sufficiency and economic development, increase access to healthcare, housing and supportive services, increased food security and enhanced relationships.
Entrepreneurs, nonprofits, public and private foundations, and small businesses frustrated by the often-overwhelming process involved with searching for grants that support veterans, can identify funding opportunities that are easy to read and simple to comprehend at GrantWatch.com.
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About the Author: A graduate of SUNY Albany, Lianne Hikind is a staff writer for GrantWatch.com.
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