Homeless veterans fund
Tax deductible
Please help me make this go viral. I am now starting a new challenge for each and every one of you. The ice bucket challenge for homeless veterans, is to raise awareness and money to our veterans who have lost everything. These veterans have served our great nation and have lost everything in the process. These brave men and women do not deserve to be without shelter, as they have defended the freedom of each and every single one of you reading this. Let's help these homeless veterans and let them know that their sacrifices have not been forgotten. When tragedy struck the United States on September 11, 2001, these brave men and women stepped up to fight for our freedom. Please, let's never forget that. The American homeless veterans foundation offers homeless veterans a new start. Please help me with this challenge, as we remember the sacrifices that these veterans have given up for our nation.
The homeless veterans foundation works to help our homeless vets. Please read the following of what this organization has to offer:
What We Are About:
AHVF is committed to President Obama’s goal of eradicating homelessness among Veterans by 2015.
The success of our organization is measured by these questions:
(1) Are the lives of the Veterans we come in contact with positively impacted by our work; and (2) Are the number of Homeless Veterans being reduced as a result of our actions.
First Step: Get them to the VA
While at a shelter in Atlanta in early 2010, the Veterans AHVF members spoke with shared that one of the main challenges they faced was transportation to the VA. Because the homeless shelters in Atlanta are over 20+ miles away from the nearest VA, they don’t have the means to make it to their appointments. So AHVF’s initial step in this four step process is to get them to the VA, by providing them bus passes or rides so that they could make their appointments, receive their benefits, and find transitional housing.
Second Step: Reconnect them with their families
There was a homeless Veteran named Raymond who found refuge under the Covington Highway Bridge in Atlanta, GA. Friends of the foundation were able to get him to the VA (First Step) where Bogan visited with him for four hours. During the visit they talked about many things including his family and Raymond was encouraged to reach out to his family. Initially, because of shame, guilt and embarrassment, he was reluctant to do so. After a lengthy conversation, he was convinced to contact his family. They were very excited to hear from him. They had been worried. They didn’t know where he had been. Soon thereafter, they drove to Atlanta and reconnected with him and they stated anew.
Third Step: Help them find Transitional Housing with VEO of Georgia and other organizations that provide housing:
The VA in collaboration with HUD has a number of resources lined up that could help homeless Veterans locate housing. That is why getting them to the VA is an important step in the process. According to the VA, HUD has allocated over 20,000 “Housing Choice” Section 8 vouchers to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) throughout the country for eligible homeless Veterans. This program allows Veterans and their families to live in Veteran-selected apartment units. The vouchers are portable, allowing Veterans to live in communities where VA case management services can be provided. This program is especially helpful to Veterans with families, women Veterans, recently returning Veterans and Veterans with disabilities.
Fourth Step: Provide Incidentals while in Transition
The incidentals the Foundation will provide are everyday living necessities for a better quality of life, i.e. combs, brushes, shaving cream, deodorant etc… And this is where the American people could get involved. Download the song Reaching for You or DONATE today to help make an impact on the lives of the men and women who help to keep this country safe.
On 27 July 2012, AHVF Founder (pictured far left in uniform) provided 30lbs of incidentials (body wash, lotion, combs, mouthwash, toothbrush & toothpaste, dental floss etc…) to Veterans Empowerment of Georiga. In addition, AHVF provided VEO with a Sunbeam Blender, Iron, Waffle Maker, 52 pairs of slippers, bedding with pillow case and sheet, and several clothing items. VEO of Georgia also received 202 pounds of food donated through the Feds Feed Families Program.
Fifth Step: Beginning Fall 2012: Upon securing office space AHVF will provide the following to homeless Veterans and Veterans at Risk of becoming homeless. We will provide:
Resume Writing
Interviewing Skills
Soft Skills to survive in Corporate America
Four Lenses/True Colors Training
Job Counseling
Assistance with applying for VA Disability Benefits
Assistance with applying for VA Education
Mentoring and Moral Support
Referrals to Other agencies
Job Development
Employment
General Computer training/usage
Pro Bono Legal Services
Make this go viral. Please complete the challenge and donate here. Thank you!!
The homeless veterans foundation works to help our homeless vets. Please read the following of what this organization has to offer:
What We Are About:
AHVF is committed to President Obama’s goal of eradicating homelessness among Veterans by 2015.
The success of our organization is measured by these questions:
(1) Are the lives of the Veterans we come in contact with positively impacted by our work; and (2) Are the number of Homeless Veterans being reduced as a result of our actions.
First Step: Get them to the VA
While at a shelter in Atlanta in early 2010, the Veterans AHVF members spoke with shared that one of the main challenges they faced was transportation to the VA. Because the homeless shelters in Atlanta are over 20+ miles away from the nearest VA, they don’t have the means to make it to their appointments. So AHVF’s initial step in this four step process is to get them to the VA, by providing them bus passes or rides so that they could make their appointments, receive their benefits, and find transitional housing.
Second Step: Reconnect them with their families
There was a homeless Veteran named Raymond who found refuge under the Covington Highway Bridge in Atlanta, GA. Friends of the foundation were able to get him to the VA (First Step) where Bogan visited with him for four hours. During the visit they talked about many things including his family and Raymond was encouraged to reach out to his family. Initially, because of shame, guilt and embarrassment, he was reluctant to do so. After a lengthy conversation, he was convinced to contact his family. They were very excited to hear from him. They had been worried. They didn’t know where he had been. Soon thereafter, they drove to Atlanta and reconnected with him and they stated anew.
Third Step: Help them find Transitional Housing with VEO of Georgia and other organizations that provide housing:
The VA in collaboration with HUD has a number of resources lined up that could help homeless Veterans locate housing. That is why getting them to the VA is an important step in the process. According to the VA, HUD has allocated over 20,000 “Housing Choice” Section 8 vouchers to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) throughout the country for eligible homeless Veterans. This program allows Veterans and their families to live in Veteran-selected apartment units. The vouchers are portable, allowing Veterans to live in communities where VA case management services can be provided. This program is especially helpful to Veterans with families, women Veterans, recently returning Veterans and Veterans with disabilities.
Fourth Step: Provide Incidentals while in Transition
The incidentals the Foundation will provide are everyday living necessities for a better quality of life, i.e. combs, brushes, shaving cream, deodorant etc… And this is where the American people could get involved. Download the song Reaching for You or DONATE today to help make an impact on the lives of the men and women who help to keep this country safe.
On 27 July 2012, AHVF Founder (pictured far left in uniform) provided 30lbs of incidentials (body wash, lotion, combs, mouthwash, toothbrush & toothpaste, dental floss etc…) to Veterans Empowerment of Georiga. In addition, AHVF provided VEO with a Sunbeam Blender, Iron, Waffle Maker, 52 pairs of slippers, bedding with pillow case and sheet, and several clothing items. VEO of Georgia also received 202 pounds of food donated through the Feds Feed Families Program.
Fifth Step: Beginning Fall 2012: Upon securing office space AHVF will provide the following to homeless Veterans and Veterans at Risk of becoming homeless. We will provide:
Resume Writing
Interviewing Skills
Soft Skills to survive in Corporate America
Four Lenses/True Colors Training
Job Counseling
Assistance with applying for VA Disability Benefits
Assistance with applying for VA Education
Mentoring and Moral Support
Referrals to Other agencies
Job Development
Employment
General Computer training/usage
Pro Bono Legal Services
Make this go viral. Please complete the challenge and donate here. Thank you!!
Organizer
David Newton
Organizer
West Des Moines, IA
AMERICAN HOMELESS VETERANS FOUNDATION
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
