Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in St. John’s 2024-11-12 17:30
The Government of Canada is investing $2.1 million to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in St. John’s. This investment will support the Royal Canadian Legion’s new Veteran Emergency Transition Services (VETS) program, which will provide safe and affordable housing, as well as support services, to Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The VETS program will offer 10 transitional housing units for Veterans, as well as case management, employment support, and mental health and addiction services. The program will also work to connect Veterans with other community resources and supports.
“Our government is committed to ensuring that Veterans have the support they need to succeed, including access to safe and affordable housing,” said Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. “This investment in the Royal Canadian Legion’s VETS program will help to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in St. John’s, and ensure that Veterans have the support they need to live with dignity and independence.”
“The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to partner with the Government of Canada to provide this new service to Veterans in St. John’s,” said Thomas D. Irvine, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion. “This program will provide much-needed support to Veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and help them to rebuild their lives.”
The VETS program is part of the Government of Canada’s $100-million investment in Veteran homelessness prevention and reduction initiatives. This investment will support a range of programs and services across Canada, including transitional housing, case management, and employment support.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with partners to prevent and reduce homelessness among Veterans. This investment in the Royal Canadian Legion’s VETS program is an important step towards achieving this goal.
Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in St. John’s
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