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VA Announces Temporary Housing Plan for Up to 220 Homeless Veterans in West LA

VA Announces Temporary Housing Plan for Up to 220 Homeless Veterans in West LA

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 3, 2026

In a May 28 press release, the VA announced it is adding 220 temporary housing units for Homeless Veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center north campus. On May 21, the department issued a request for proposals, or RFP, to build the units on the campus,...
West LA VA Campus Plan Under Scrutiny as Housing Funding Falls Short

West LA VA Campus Plan Under Scrutiny as Housing Funding Falls Short

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 24, 2026

The Los Angeles Times reported that nearly a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to turn the West Los Angeles VA campus into the nation’s largest center for Homeless Veteran housing, the VA’s plan is facing growing criticism over how it is...
VA Announces $112 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Support Organizations

VA Announces $112 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Support Organizations

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 20, 2026

The VA has announced a $112 million funding opportunity to expand suicide prevention services for Veterans across the country, supporting community organizations that are often the first to reach those in need. The funding is available to nonprofit organizations,...
Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits

Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 17, 2026

Two national Veterans advocacy groups, alongside the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, have filed a legal challenge over a policy implemented by the VA that they say prevents many veterans from receiving the full education benefits tied to their service. The VFW and...
New VA Policy Allows Guardianship for Some At-Risk Veterans

New VA Policy Allows Guardianship for Some At-Risk Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2026

The U.S. VA and Justice departments announced a new agreement that allows federal attorneys to seek court-appointed guardians for certain Veterans who are unable to make their own medical decisions and do not have family members or legal representatives to assist...
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