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WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- While cities across the nation consider and pass laws against panhandling, sitting or lying in public places, and other measures which criminalize homelessness, lawmakers in Connecticut and Illinois are following Rhode Islands lead in passing legislation to protect homeless individuals from discrimination.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Approximately 9,000 homeless veterans living on the streets and in the nation’s shelter system will soon find a permanent place to call home. U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced that HUD will provide $60 million to local public housing agencies across the country to offer permanent supportive housing to homeless veterans, many of whom are living with chronic disabling conditions

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- I am writing on behalf of the National Alliance to End Homelessness (the Alliance) to comment on the proposed rule published on March 27, 2013. Among other provisions, the proposal would change regulations defining chronic homelessness for all of the Department of Housing and Development‘s (HUD’s) homeless assistance programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $32 million in grant awards to assist more than 1,300 extremely low-income persons and families living with HIV/AIDS annually. The grant awards will provide these households with a stable living environment, which is essential to accessing healthcare and HIV related services. In addition to housing assistance these grant programs will provide access to the needed supportive services in assisting beneficiary’s with a path to self-sufficiently such as life skills, job readiness services and employment training

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act), enacted into law on May 20, 2009, consolidates three of the separate homeless assistance programs administered by HUD under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act into a single Continuum of Care program; revises the Emergency Shelter Grants program and renames this program the Emergency Solutions Grants program; and creates the Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program (RHSP) to replace the Rural Homelessness Grant program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of immediate steps the Department is taking to help homeowners affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has announced the availability of funds for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) Homeless Female Veterans and Veterans with Families Reintegration Program (HFVVWF) for Program Year (PY) 2013. Approximately $5 million is available to fund 16 grants ranging from $100k to $300k. Applications are due June 14, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the May 17, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using information provided to HUD by Federal landholding agencies or by GSA regarding their inventories of excess or surplus property. The list includes buildings and properties in Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia

WASHINGTON, DC - May 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices. This surge, which will be implemented through the end of fiscal year 2013, will be targeted to eliminating the backlogged status of claims. The additional overtime hours that will be worked during this period will be used to help eliminate the backlog with continued emphasis on high-priority claims for homeless Veterans and those claiming financial hardship, the terminally ill, former Prisoners of War, Medal of Honor recipients, and Veterans filing Fully Developed Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs is once again hosting a nationwide 2K “Walk and Roll” event at more than 170 VA sites across the nation on May 15 to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The event will also encourage employee and local community support of homeless Veterans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This past Saturday Houston’s Mayor Annise Parker officially launched her re-election campaign at an event that was pitched as a grassroots effort. The Houston Free Thinkers decided to ask the Mayor some tough questions.

AUGUSTA - May 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On January 30 of this year, 1,175 individuals – including 297 families and 169 children – were living in emergency homeless shelters, on the streets, or in places not meant for habitation, according to the results of the annual Point in Time Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Interested community service providers are advised that applications are now available through the Morris County Department of Human Services for anticipated 2014 funding to provide various services that are identified within Morris County planning documents.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the May 19, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using information provided to HUD by Federal landholding agencies or by GSA regarding their inventories of excess or surplus property. The list includes buildings and properties in California.

West Palm Beach, FL - May 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michele Carter, director of re-entry and juvenile justice services for Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (West Palm Beach, FL), helps those who were formerly incarcerated to find jobs and successfully re-enter the workplace. Carter inspires her clients with her own personal journey through addiction and homelessness. For her dedication to improving the lives of others, Goodwill Industries International honors Carter with the 2013 Edgar J. Helms Award for Graduate

WASHINGTON, DC - May 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced a second round of grants for more than 500 local homeless housing and service programs across the U.S, provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care Program. This year, HUD challenged local communities to reexamine their response to homelessness and give greater weight to proven strategies, from providing ‘rapid re-housing’ for homeless families to permanent supportive housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness (see attached chart)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- What are the most pressing legal issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and poverty after Hurricane Sandy, and what can lawyers do to support efforts to address these issues

WASHINGTON, DC - April 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the winner of a mobile application competition designed to make local assistance resources accessible to people helping homeless Veterans and others in need. The winner of the $25,000 prize was Reston, Va.-based Qbase, which developed “Homeless REACH.” VA’s Center for Innovation (VACI) sponsored the competition, called Project REACH (Real-time Electronic Access for Caregivers and Homeless), in collaboration with the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation and the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Health and Human Services.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the April 12, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using information provided to HUD by Federal landholding agencies or by GSA regarding their inventories of excess or surplus property. The list includes buildings and properties in Alaska, Virginia, and Washington

WASHINGTON, DC - April 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, President Barack Obama released his administration’s budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2014, which will begin on Oct. 1, 2013. If passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law, this budget would make the largest investment to date in homeless veteran assistance programs.