Housing and self-sufficiency for Veterans made possible with funding by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Program requirements:
- – At-risk or homeless Veterans and their families
- – Honorable or General Discharge
- – Capable of independent living
- – Meet financial requirements
- – Regular attendance a monthly meetings
- – Random drug and alcohol testing
- – Comply with home inspections
- – Put 5% of income towards savings
- – Requalify every 6 months to determine continued program eligibility

Program Description
- Up to 2-year program to transition to 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.
- – Food made available through donations and referrals for Food Stamps
- – Nutrition and Financial Management classes
- – Weekly case management help attain goals
- – VA liaison for referrals to VA Healthcare programs if eligible
- – Employment assistance
- – Job counseling, resume development and interviewing skills
- – Referrals to partners who provide additional employment assistance
- – Clothing and shoes
- – Furnished housing at one of two locations:
Costs:
- – 30% of any earned income

Contact:
- Mr. Javier Perez or Mr. Frank Magazu
- Veteran Program Coordinators
- (727) 599-3986
Volunteers are needed. Please contact us for opportunities.