Denver — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed the announcement from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, a charitable organization that connects homeless Coloradans to housing, healthcare, and critical vocational services, was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP).
“As Coloradans face a housing affordability crisis, organizations like the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless are vital partners in providing support to those in need – especially veterans facing housing insecurity,” said Bennet. “I’m grateful for this federal support that will help them expand their services and connect more Coloradans who have served our country with a stable, supportive home.”
“Colorado’s veterans dedicated their lives to serving our country. They shouldn’t have to worry about how to make ends meet or where to sleep at night,” said Hickenlooper. “This grant is a step toward addressing homelessness in Colorado by getting veterans essential job training and housing support services.”
HVRP is the only federal grant to focus exclusively on job training and employment for homeless veterans. The program provides funding for three years to support the delivery of services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness.
In Congress, Bennet has consistently worked to support veterans and their families. This week, Bennet introduced the Helping Unleash Benefits and Services (HUBS) for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to support local “network hubs” which streamline access to essential resources for veterans, service members, and their families. Earlier this year, Bennet joined colleagues to reintroduce the Major Richard Star Act, a bipartisan bill to provide full military benefits to combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of military service. Last year, Bennet introduced legislation that holds unaccredited entities accountable for predatory practices that target men and women who served in our armed forces.
More information about the HVRP grant program is available HERE.