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

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.