Overview
- The package splits roughly $42 million for legal aid and $42 million for case management to support veterans at risk of homelessness or transitioning to permanent housing.
- Legal grants fund help with landlord–tenant disputes, court matters such as child support or custody, estate planning, access to state and federal benefits, and defense in cases involving warrants, fines, or license revocations.
- Case management funding through the Grant and Per Diem program will underwrite about 100 case managers who assist with housing searches, conduct home visits, and connect veterans to educational and supportive services.
- Separate SSVF awards include about $19 million to five Tennessee providers, led by Volunteers of America Mid-States at $12.2 million alongside Operation Stand Down Tennessee and others.
- Louisiana will receive nearly $12 million for three providers, including Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana at $7.5 million, Hope Center at $3.4 million, and Start Corporation at $1.8 million.