by Christian Southards | Mar 24, 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced March 23 it awarded 36 new grants to organizations that house homeless veterans, including seven grants worth nearly $8 million to California organizations. The grants are part of the VA’s Grant and Per Diem program,...
by Christian Southards | Jan 28, 2022
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding access to its Veteran-Directed Care, Medical Foster Home, and Home-Based Primary Care programs through 2026, the agency announced on Jan. 24. Each program is administered by the VA’s Office of Geriatric and Extended...
by caLegion Contributor | Jan 19, 2022
Greetings Color Guard and Band Representatives, As I’m sure you’re aware, The American Legion’s 103rd National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Aug. 26 to Sept. 1. The Convention Office has mailed packets with the contest applications and updated...
by Christian Southards | Jan 13, 2022
The Department of Labor announced on Tuesday that it is adding eight off-base locations, including centers in Los Angeles and San Diego, to an off-base, pilot version of its existing Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, or VETS program. The purpose of VETS is...
by Christian Southards | Nov 30, 2021
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced last week that it renewed its partnership with the Indian Health Service to improve access to healthcare services for the 145,000 Native American veterans living across the United States. Together, the two departments aim...
by Christian Southards | Nov 19, 2021
On Nov. 11, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it changed regulations for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families, or SSVF, grant program in an effort to better help veterans who rent in high-cost rental markets. The changes are effective...
