FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 4, 2019
Federal agencies partner to expand employment reintegration grants for homeless Veterans or those at risk of homelessness
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) collaborated in August to successfully roll out the recently expanded Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), which will help more than 18,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans secure meaningful employment and stable housing.
HVRP grants in excess of $48 million were awarded to 149 community organizations, serving more Veterans than ever before.
“In order to stay securely housed, most Americans, including Veterans, need employment to support themselves and their families,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “VA, DOL, USICH and our community partners are dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk Veterans access job opportunities that aid them in exiting or avoiding homelessness.”
The recent legislation expands program eligibility to include:
Through HRVP, eligible Veterans receive employment training, transportation, professional clothing, apprenticeship opportunities, on-the-job training as well as job search and placement assistance. VA can also help these Veterans access medical care and permanent housing through a partnership with HUD.
The collaborative effort between VA, DOL and USICH includes informational sessions and webinars for grant awardees, VA staff and community partners to learn how to improve employment outcomes for eligible Veterans using these programs. The grants were awarded to non-profit organizations nationwide, such as state and local workforce investment boards, tribal governments and faith-based organizations.
“This interagency collaboration will help ensure that Veterans who are at risk, or who are currently or recently homeless, find employment success,” said USICH Executive Director Matthew Doherty. “The expanded eligibility for the HVRP program supports nationwide efforts to help Veterans move quickly into housing that becomes their springboard for achieving their goals for themselves and their families.”
HVRP is the only federal program that focuses exclusively on the employment of Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Initially authorized under Section 738 of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HVRP and its companion programs are currently authorized under Title 38 U.S.C. Sections 2021, 2021A, and 2023.
Visit www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/
Register here (FREE): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marine-for-life-professional-meetup-sept-16th-630pm-pyramid-alehouse-seattle-registration-70728523919
Friends,
We are holding our Marine for Life event in Seattle, our "normal" place (Pyramid Alehouse by the staduims), at 6:30 PM on September 16th. We're expecting a great turnout, but can always use a hand letting people know about the event, so we could definitely use help in getting the word out to veteran job-seekers, recruiters, and veterans who can help our fellow veterans/partners in their transition out of the military, or as they work for new opportunities.
We've had dozens of people walk out with interviews or leads to interviews from these events.
We will also have people on hand to help with resumes, walk through interview processes, and even help explain what different roles actually mean in a civilian job (e.g. “What’s a program vs product vs product manager, anyway…”)
As always, this is free of charge, thanks this month to Chris Dantzscher. Chris is a Marine and a great supporter. He has in depth knowledge about the Seattle real estate market, and supports buyers and sellers including market education (especially important in this market).
We’ll have light refreshments, and you might even be able to find a place to grab an adult beverage and talk about transition, or just the world outside the military.
I get this question a lot: Is Marine for Life just for Marines? The answer is simple: No. We are open to ALL services, veteran friendly organizations, and veteran spouses/partners.
The event starts at 6:30, and we will kick off intros at 6:55PM. Job seekers, be ready to give us 30 seconds on what you think you may be interested in (and your timeline). Recruiters/veteran facing organizations, be ready to summarize what you are looking for or how you can help in about 45 seconds. No need to handouts/tables/etc. We like to keep this conversational and low key.
Hope to see you there!
Major “Ace” Nelson
Marine for Life Seattle
Times:
6:30pm - 6:45pm - Participants arrive and check-in
6:55pm - 7:10pm - Introductions followed by food & great conversation
The event is upstairs at Pyramid. Yes, there is an upstairs!
Parking behind Pyramid is free for this event. (Seriously! Just park and come in. The "pay" to the west of the building lot is Pyramid's.)
Job seekers: Business casual. Bring a resume and be ready to talk about what kind of work you are looking for and your timeline for employment (if known).
Employers: Be ready to give us 30-60 seconds on what your company does and what you are looking for (no prep, table, or handouts required).
Mentors/VSOs: Be ready to tell us how you can help in 30 seconds during intros.
Cost: FREE – Thanks to Christopher Dantzscher of Coldwell Banker Bain
If you are a business or individual and want to support this event it is appreciated. Please contact Major Nelson at seattle.marineforlife at gmail.com and he will put you in touch with a Marine Corps Support Group coordinator.
Contact:
Major Garrett “Ace” Nelson is the M4L rep in Seattle. Please contact him directly at
seattle.marineforlife at gmail.com
if he can help in any way.
Join the national-level LinkedIn group named "Marine For Life Network"
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Marine-Life-Network-5145640/about
or the West Region (specific to West Coast job opportunities)
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6777653
Have questions about Marine for Life Professional Meetup; Sept. 16th, 6:30PM Pyramid Alehouse, Seattle? Contact Marine For Life - Seattle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Student loan debt held by disabled veterans will be forgiven under an order signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump.
Trump said the order would direct the Department of Education to "eliminate every penny of federal student loan debt" owed by American veterans who are completely and permanently disabled.
"There will be no federal income tax on the forgiven debts," Trump said, saying he'll also ask states to waive their taxes on the loans. America, he said, owes its heroes "a supreme debt of gratitude."
The administration says just half of the roughly 50,000 disabled veterans who are qualified to have their federal student loan debt forgiven have received the benefit because of a burdensome application process. Trump issued the order during his address at the AMVETS convention in Louisville and signed it afterward.
The document directs the government to develop an "expedited" process so veterans can have their federal student loan debt discharged "with minimal burdens."
Trump was visiting Kentucky to speak to more than 2,500 veterans at the nonpartisan service organization, also known as American Veterans.
Trump also was expected to headline a Louisville fundraiser for Republican Gov. Matt Bevin's reelection effort.
Bevin is running against Democratic state Attorney General Andy Beshear in what's shaping up to be a close November election.
Bevin plays up his Trump ties in pitching for a second term. Trump recently promised to hold a campaign rally for Bevin.
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Associated Press writer Laurie Kellman contributed to this report from Washington.
Read more https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-signs-student-debt-forgiveness-for-disabled-veterans/ar-AAG7Vsn?ocid=spartandhp
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Dear My HealtheVet member:
At VA, Veterans are at the center of everything we do. We are constantly working to make sure you know about the health care and benefits you have earned through your service to our country.
A new law, called the MISSION Act, strengthens VA's ability to provide you with state-of-the-art care and services through a network of providers and cutting-edge technology. The law makes several enhancements to VA care that begin on June 6, 2019.
With the MISSION Act, you will see VA continue to be a trusted, caring partner. We are focused on providing an excellent experience of care to you and the important people in your life. You'll see us expand our efforts to meet you where you are, with the right care at the right place and the right time - including through telehealth and in your community.
To help you learn more about your VA health care options, we have created a booklet that provides information on:
You can view the booklet at https://www.missionact.va.gov/
We appreciate that you choose VA for your health care and we are honored to serve you.
Sincerely,
Richard Stone, MD Executive in Charge Office of the Under Secretary for Health
For more information about the MISSION Act visit www.missionact.va.gov .
You can keep up with your health care issues by subscribing to the bi-weekly 'My HealtheVet Update' at https://www.myhealth.va.gov/