September 30, 2014

Las Vegas, NV – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District, a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, announced $3 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant awards for the United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. Vets) site in Las Vegas. This funding is in addition to the $2.6 million SSVF grant announced by Titus in August and will further advance U.S. Vets’ efforts to combat veteran homelessness in Southern Nevada. This grant is part of a national effort by the VA to aid over 70,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. It will be utilized to provide services to low-income veterans and their families who are living in, or transitioning to, permanent housing.

“Nevada’s veterans have made a tremendous sacrifice in service to our nation; yet too many of these heroes are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. I am pleased to announce this grant funding which will increase resources available to help Southern Nevada's most vulnerable veteran families get back on their feet and transition to permanent housing.” 

To view the complete list of grant awards, visit http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp