On June 2, 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans (VA) announced plans to award approximately $400,000 to the state of Connecticut to support its effort in preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. This funding is part of a total $38 million that will be allocated through the HUD-Veterans Supportive Housing program (HUD-VASH) that provides rental assistance from HUD and supportive services from the VA. The grant will provide 5,269 in new vouchers to help veterans experiencing homelessness find a permanent home. In Connecticut, 43 vouchers will be distributed to the following agencies.
Click here to read Governor Malloy’s press release.
Click here to read HUD’s press release.