Archive for June, 2007
homeless
VA homeless offers a wide array of special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible. In fact,VA is the only Federal agency that provides substantial hands-on assistance directly to homeless persons. Although limited to veterans and their dependents, VA’s major homeless-specific programs constitute the largest integrated network of homeless treatment and assistance services in the country.
VA’s specialized homeless veterans treatment programs have grown and developed since they were first authorized in 1987. The programs strive to offer a continuum of services that include:
aggressive outreach to those veterans living on streets and in shelters who otherwise would not seek assistance;
clinical assessment and referral to needed medical treatment for physical and psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse;
long-term sheltered transitional assistance, case management, and rehabilitation;
employment assistance and linkage with available income supports; and
supported permanent housing. more info
- Increase in Senior Hunger Accelerated by Recession May 23, 2013HMS, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Holdings Corp. , applauded today the release of a new report the company helped support. Spotlight on Senior Hunger is based on research commissioned and underwritten by the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger . […]
- Hunger Week Hosted to Raise Awareness May 23, 2013New club holds events to illuminate social problems, find solutions Educating students about the issues of hunger and poverty and explaining how these impact the daily lives of many people are the two main goals of Santa Clara’s new club — Bridging the Gap: Alleviating Poverty. This week, […]
- 'Hunger Games' Josh Hutcherson to star in and produce 'Ape' May 22, 2013By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After conquering "The Hunger Games," Josh Hutcherson is set to star in the dark psychological thriller "Ape" for Atomic Owl Pictures and JetLag Productions. Miguel Sapochnik ("Repo Men") will direct the film from a script by newcomer Jon Johnstone. Bree Herzog is producing for Atomic O […]
- Rocker starts hunger strike May 22, 2013Berezniki, Russia (Reuters) -- A member of the Pussy Riot band who was jailed over a protest against President Vladimir Putin in a Russian cathedral said on Wednesday she was starting a hunger strike after she was barred from a parole hearing. […]
- 'Hunger Games' Josh Hutcherson to Star In and Produce 'Ape' (Exclusive) May 22, 2013After conquering "The Hunger Games," Josh Hutcherson is set to star in the dark psychological thriller "Ape" for Atomic Owl Pictures and JetLag Productions. […]
- Homeless teen becomes valedictorian May 23, 2013An Atlanta teen who was homeless and lived in her mother's car for years is celebrating now. […]
- Survey: More than half of Boulder homeless who sought help at center were new to city May 23, 2013More than half the people who sought help at Bridge House's new resource center for the homeless had lived in Boulder less than six months, according to data released Wednesday by the day shelter and social service agency. […]
- Homeless man’s stolen dog returned after Facebook campaign May 23, 2013A dog stolen from a homeless man has been found and returned after a Facebook campaign helped track down the pooch. The pit bull, Handover, was stolen from James Bryan on May 8 in Hudson, Fla. Bryan had been sleeping at the time of the theft. "Handover is my best friend. He's my heart and […]
- YPSILANTI: Education Project for Homeless Youth helps homeless students May 23, 2013YPSILANTI — The number of homeless youth in Washtenaw County has nearly quadrupled in the past six years. Consistently, the highest concentrations of homeless youth have been in eastern Washtenaw County. […]
- Homeless people in Basildon are being sent to Harlow May 23, 2013HOMELESS people in Basildon are being sent as far away as Harlow to stay because the borough doesn’t have enough accommodation, the Echo can reveal. […]