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Graham Announces VA Expansion of Choice Program At Veterans Stand Down Event

Representative Gwen Graham spoke at the North Florida Homeless Veterans Stand Down event today, and announced the Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program, effective immediately.

Hastings Introduces Resolution Recognizing America’s Homeless Veterans

“On any given night, nearly 50,000 veterans sleep in homeless shelters or on the streets. Furthermore, approximately 260,000 veterans use homeless shelters or other services during the course of a year. These courageous men and women have stood up in defense of our freedom, and we owe them more than our gratitude – we owe them our firm commitment to ensure that they receive the care and benefits they earned through their service.

Four Arrested in Medicaid Fraud Scheme that Exploited the Homeless

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit announced the arrests of four individuals for allegedly recruiting the homeless to bilk Medicaid out of at least $215,000. According to the investigation, Christina Benson, owner of Tranquility Healthcare Solutions in Orlando, billed Medicaid for services for homeless men and women who were recruited by her associates to pose as patients.

Hastings Introduces Legislation Addressing Chronic Homelessness Nationwide

Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus, introduced the Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act. This bill would establish a grant program to provide permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families whose needs are not addressed by traditional affordable housing. (Please find the attached copy of the bill)

Rep. Grayson Announces Federal Grants for Organization Aiding Homeless Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Alan Grayson (FL-09) announced today that St. Cloud’s Transition House, Inc. has received two federal grants from The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Transition House’s grants, which total $48,784, will help the community organization provide greater services for homeless veterans in Central Florida. The grants are a part of a national VA program to provide supportive housing and associated services to help homeless veterans achieve residential stability

Congresswoman Corrine Brown Pleased that Homeless will be housed in empty California State Veterans...

Washington, DC - August 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “As a senior member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, in my over 20 years of service on the Committee, I have continually worked to increase access to VA benefits for all veterans. When I visited the state veterans home in Los Angeles early last year, I was dismayed that facilities built with federal funds were standing vacant due to budget concerns. I am pleased that veterans facing homelessness will now be able to take advantage of empty housing in federally built state veterans homes in West Los Angeles.

Congresswoman Corrine Brown Pleased that Homeless will be Housed in Empty California State Veterans...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Corrine Brown made the following statement As a senior member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, in my over 20 years of service on the Committee, I have continually worked to increase access to VA benefits for all veterans. When I visited the state veterans home in Los Angeles early last year, I was dismayed that facilities built with federal funds were standing vacant due to budget concerns. I am pleased that veterans facing homelessness will now be able to take advantage of empty housing in federally built state veterans homes in West Los Angele

Frankel Welcomes Grants for South Florida Organizations Serving Homeless and At-Risk Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) welcomed news that the Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded grants to United Way of Broward in Fort Lauderdale and Faith, Hope, Love, Charity, Inc. (Stand Down House) in Palm Springs. Both of these community organizations serve homeless and at-risk veterans as well as their families in South Florida

CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA WILSON CONGRATULATES SOUTH FLORIDA AGENCIES RECEIVING CRITICAL FUNDING TO ASSIST HOMELESS VETERANS

MIAMI, FL - May 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced that the Miami-Dade County Department of Public Housing and Community Development and the Broward County Housing Authority will receive over $1.2 million in federal funding to provide housing and case management to 145 homeless veterans in South Florida.

Homeless Point-in-Time Count Reveals 2,810 Homeless in Broward County

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Broward County 2013 Point-in-Time Count, conducted in a 24-hour time period on January 24-25, identified that 2,810 individuals and families were homeless according to the federal definition of homelessness: they were living in places not meant for human habitation, emergency shelters or transitional housing programs. The count is required by U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Florida's Office on Homelessness

WINTER PARK RECEPTION HIGHLIGHTS HOMELESSNESS

ORLANDO, FL - May 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday evening, April 30, 2013, more than 135 Winter Park residents and their guests gathered at Interlachen Country Club to enjoy camaraderie, cocktails and canapés, and to focus on a very serious message – the realities of homelessness in Central Florida. The event was hosted by a committee of 11 community leaders,* chaired by Rick Wack of Mediation Services of Central Florida, Inc., in partnership with Coalition for the Homeless. It was underwritten by an anonymous donor, a generous expression of endorsement for the cause.

Broward County Receives HUD Grant of More Than $8 Million to Assist Homeless Population

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership has received a grant totaling more than $8 million to fund 17 local projects from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Congresswoman Corrine Brown Fights for Floridians to Overcome Housing Crisis

Washington, DC - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Brown made the following statement: “Assisting my constituents with their housing needs has always been one of my top priorities ever since I was first elected to Congress in the early 1990’s. In fact, I have held yearly housing conferences and workshops to assist my constituents to purchase a home of their own, as well as help Floridians to keep their homes if they fall into danger of foreclosure or having trouble paying their mortgage.

Nearly 450 Homeless Provided Shelter During Latest Cold Spell

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 450 homeless individuals received shelter and meals during the most recent cold weather emergency advisory issued for March 1-3 for Broward County.

2013 Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Begins January 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership, in collaboration with the Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. (BRHPC), the Homeless Count Committee and more than 200 volunteers, is poised to begin the 2013 Homeless Point-In-Time Count. The Homeless Count Committee is comprised of not-for-profit social service agencies, faith-based organizations, law enforcement and government agencies within Broward County.

Lake County joins with the Open Table initiative to help give struggling probationers a...

TAVARES - August 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Many times, offenders who are released on probation battle poverty, joblessness, homelessness and various other circumstances that make it difficult for them to re-enter society as productive citizens. In an effort to help facilitate the transition, the Lake County Probation Services Division has partnered with the national Open Table initiative.

Hastings to Visit Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL - August 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) will visit the recently opened Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Monday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Hastings serves as the Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness.

COALITION LAUNCHES “JOURNEY HOME CAMPAIGN” $12 MILLION MAJOR GIFTS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

ORLANDO, FL - August 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida has launched the Journey Home Campaign, a $12 million major gifts and endowment fundraising initiative to ensure the strength and viability of the Coalition for years to come. This is the largest-ever fundraising endeavor for the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, which benefits the community by providing housing and supportive services to more than 750 homeless men, women and children every day...and about 4,000 individuals each year. Fifty percent - or $6 million - has already been raised for the construction of the Men’s Service Center through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from Orange County and the City of Orlando.

MONUMENTAL MOMENT FOR HOMELESS MEN

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida "Wall Raising" for new Men's Service Center

Congresswoman Wilson Announces $1.9 Million in Veterans Homelessness Prevention Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced nearly $2 million in federal grants from the Department...

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