$366,000 in Federal Funds to Get Austin’s Homeless Veterans in Homes They Can Afford

This most recent award was largely a result of the Housing Authority of the City Austin's success serving our Nation's veterans. The Housing Authority has formed a productive relationship with the Department of Veteran Affairs and has streamlined services so veterans can quickly secure affordable housing. With this additional award, the Housing Authority will serve 195 veterans total.

Lisa Garcia, Vice President of Assisted Housing for the Housing Authority of the City ofAustin was pleased to hear news of the funding. "The Housing Authority of the City ofAustin is excited to have the opportunity to assist homeless veterans obtain affordable housing. The funds provided by HUD will assist an additional 50 homeless veterans, who can move from the streets or shelters into a stable housing situation. This grant helps subsidize the rent so it's affordable and connect veterans with necessary services so they can thrive in the Austin Community," she said.

The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 106,558 veterans are homeless on any given night and approximately twice that many experience homelessness over the course of a year. Conservatively, one out of every three homeless men who is sleeping in a doorway, alley or box in our cities and rural communities has put on a uniform and served this country. According to the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients, veterans account for 23% of all homeless people inAmerica.