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Actor, Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Donates $250,000 to Build Homes for 25 Los Angeles Veterans

Actor, Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Donates $250,000 to Build Homes for 25 Los Angeles Veterans

by Christian Southards | Dec 27, 2021

Last Thursday, actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he had donated $250,000 to Village for Vets to build homes for 25 Los Angeles-area veterans. The “tiny shelters” have already been purchased and built, and are currently housing...
Famed L.A. Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully is now the voice of a foundation building housing for homeless veterans

Famed L.A. Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully is now the voice of a foundation building housing for homeless veterans

by Christian Southards | Dec 17, 2021

  Ventura County-based Gold Coast Veterans Foundation announced on Dec. 11 that former Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully would be taking over as the voice of their organization, which is dedicated to ending veterans homelessness in California.  Scully,...
GAO Review Supports VA’s Changes to Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Likely Ensuring New Policy Will Be Upheld

GAO Review Supports VA’s Changes to Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Likely Ensuring New Policy Will Be Upheld

by Christian Southards | Dec 7, 2021

The Government Accountability Office released a report on Monday supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs changes to its Supportive Services for Veterans Families, or SSVF, program.  As previously reported by California American Legion news, the changes...
VA: Supportive Services for Veteran Families Grantees Living in High-Cost Rental Markets, like California, May Be Eligible for Higher Subsidies Effective Nov. 11

VA: Supportive Services for Veteran Families Grantees Living in High-Cost Rental Markets, like California, May Be Eligible for Higher Subsidies Effective Nov. 11

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...
Secretary McDonough: VA aims to house over 500 Los Angeles-area veterans by year’s end

Secretary McDonough: VA aims to house over 500 Los Angeles-area veterans by year’s end

by Christian Southards | Oct 27, 2021

Secretary Dennis McDonough announced this week that the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to provide housing for over 500 homeless Los Angeles-area veterans by the end of 2021. McDonough also announced that the VA would be helping all the approximately 40 homeless...
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