Who is eligible for program?

• – At-risk or homeless Veterans
• – Program  is funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs

 

What are requirements of Veterans?

• – Must have received Honorable or General Discharge
  

  Veteran in action, taking food and supplies.

• – No age limit
• – Veterans with or without families
• – Must be able to live independently
• – Veteran’s or Households must have income to transition
• – Must attend 2 of 4 monthly meetings
• – Random drug and alcohol testing
• – Home inspections
• – Save 5% of income or other benefits
• – Progress Review each 6 months to determine continued program eligibility

 

Program Description

• – Up to 2 year program to transition (i.e., lease is in the Veteran’s name and he/she has attained self-sufficiency)
• – Provides the following:
  •      – Furnished housing at one of two locations:
    •             – Pinellas Village (2 or 3 bedroom apartments)
    •             – Pinellas Hope II & III (efficiency units)
  •      – Utilities are provided.
  •      – Provides food as available through donations and referrals for Food Stamps
  •      – Nutritionist and Financial Management classes provided
  •      – Weekly case management meetings to ensure programs towards goals
  •      – VA liaison for referrals to VA Healthcare programs if eligible
  •      – Employment Assistance
  •      – Job Counseling assistance for resume development and interviewing skills
  •      – Referrals to community partners who can remove barriers to employment
  •      – Clothing and Shoes available

 

Costs:

• – 30% of any earned income

 

Contact:

• Mr. Javier Perez  or Mr. Frank Magazu
• Veteran Program Coordinators
• (727) 599-3986

 

Always Seeking volunteers!