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DISCLAIMER
Homeless To Independence Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization. We are self supporting and we do NOT receive any government grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.
This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items, furniture and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas effected by disasters . At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.
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If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211” from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need. They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.
Don’t have a land-line telephone??? Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.
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2. CHOOSE YOUR STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY;
3. CHOOSE THAT STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY’S EMPLOYMENT PAGE.
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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.
OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
OFFICE CONTACT INFO:
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.
201 STATION ROAD #258
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
THE VERY BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS TO SEND ME AN EMAIL: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG
OFFICE NUMBER IS: 1-908-454-1500 LISTEN TO THE RECORDING
Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line we cannot answer the other line. There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.
THANK YOU!!!
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03-19-24
Around HPO
VA announces goal to house 41,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2024 On March 14, 2024, VA announced its fiscal year 2024 goals in support of its efforts to prevent and end Veteran homelessness. The new goals focus on permanently housing homeless Veterans, preventing returns to homelessness, and engaging with unsheltered Veterans.Read the press release.
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One Veteran experiencing homelessness will always be one too many. To aid in the fight to end Veteran homelessness, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and VA have awarded $14 million in housing vouchers to help homeless Veterans access safe, stable permanent housing. Read the press release.
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Seeing a recent rise in the number of unsheltered homeless Veterans, six VA medical centers surged into action, increasing outreach to homeless encampments, bus stations, and other areas to identify Veterans in need of housing. Read more.
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The hallmark of this long-running initiative is an annual survey that assesses the needs of homeless Veterans and helps us evolve our services to fight homelessness more effectively. Read our blog or listen to an Ending Veteran Homelessness podcast episode with Jessica Blue-Howells, deputy director of Veterans Justice Programs.
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Women’s History Month recognizes the achievements of women, many of which don’t make the news but are no less noteworthy. Read the story of Navy Veteran Margarita Belmarez, who overcame homelessness caused by devastating hurricanes—not once, but twice.
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Social workers are our heroes! This Social Work Month, we’d like to recognize the thousands of VA social workers around the country who stand up for Veterans and support the cause of ending Veteran homelessness. See how we empower social workers.
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How has Veteran homelessness fallen by more than half since 2009 while overall homelessness in the U.S. hasn’t changed? Monica Diaz, executive director of the VA Homeless Programs Office, and Shawn Liu, director of communications, discuss why on the UCLA Housing Voice podcast. Listen here.
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The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is seeking examples of effective, innovative ways that communities are working to prevent homelessness. Responses are due by March 20, 2024. Submit your information.
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One of the many ways Veterans can get housing help from VA is through the Shallow Subsidy Services program. Veterans enrolled in the Supportive Service for Veteran Families program may be eligible for rental assistance for up to 24 months. Explore the program.
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Follow along as the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center partners with the City of Wichita and the United Way of the Plains to survey homeless Veterans. They’re doing their part to end Veteran homelessness in Wichita, Kansas. Watch the video.
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UPCOMING NATIONWIDE, FOR VETERANS ONLY, ONLINE EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE VA:
VFW’s Combat Tested Gaming League – Online
The inaugural season of the VFW’s Combat Tested Gaming league — exclusively for Veterans and Service Members — is underway! Get in on the action!
When:
Tue March 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
Repeats
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Stress Solutions Workshop – Online
Please join us for this Stress Solutions Workshop.
When:
Tue March 19, 2024, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Where:
Wellness Wednesday Financial Literacy: Transitioning Successfully into Retirement
When:
Wed March 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Where:
Wellbeing YOU – Online
Join the American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) and spend 15 minutes a week focused on your wellbeing.
When:
Wed March 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. CT
Repeats
Where:
OWF/ E2I Federal Agency Spotlight Webinar: FEMA
Join the OWF/E2I Federal Agency Spotlight Webinar: FEMA for an exciting online event highlighting FEMA and federal resume development!
When:
Wed March 20, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Where:
Veteran Readiness and Employment Presents: Heart to Hand – Mentoring the Brave! Virtual Webinar
VR&E will host a webinar Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST.
When:
Wed March 20, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Where:
American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) Online Caregiver Chat
We invite caregivers from all eras, all relationships, and across all locations, to connect with their peers for support in a text-only chat.
When:
Wed March 20, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
Repeats
Where:
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement with SEMI
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
When:
Wed March 20, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Where:
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VETERAN’S EVENTS FROM HIRING OUR HEROS
HIRING OUR HERO’S JOB BOARD: https://hiringourheroes.yourjobboard.io/?country=&experience_level=&jobtype=&page=1&radius=25&sort=relevance&synset=cbfce199-c7c8-448c-a2ad-edd14d402925&what=&where=
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so that you do not miss even a last minute added event – please go to this link below…
PAGE LINK: https://events.hiringourheroes.org/c/calendar/a7a5b351-8807-4343-8561-c757c022600f
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Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint
Create a free account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: RallyPoint.com/Jobs
FIND A JOB
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses program
The federal government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all federal contracting dollars to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses each year.
Program benefits
The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program.
Joining the disabled veterans’ business program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for.
Disabled veterans’ business program qualifications
To qualify for the disabled veterans’ business program, your business must:
- Be a small business
- Be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
- Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions
- Eligible veterans must have a service-connected disability
You can view the full eligibility requirements in Title 13 Part 125 Subpart B of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Represent yourself as a disabled veteran-owned business
You can self-represent your business to the federal government as being owned by a service-disabled veteran. Simply update the socio-economic status section of your business profile at SAM.gov.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, which awards a large amount of contracts to veterans, sets aside contracts for veterans through their Veterans First Contracting Program. Their program is not the same as the SBA’s program. To get access to set-aside Veterans Affairs contracts, your business must be verified through the Vets First Verification Program.
PAGE LINK: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/service-disabled-veteran-owned-small-businesses-program
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SUPPORT A VETERAN’S BUSINESS TODAY!
IF YOU ARE A VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL GET YOUR BUSINESS NAME OUT THERE AS SUCH ON ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA VENUES!
THIS IS FOR NATIONWIDE VETERANS!
MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE ALL OF YOUR BUSINESS’ LOCATION INFORMATION SO PEOPLE CAN SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS WITH A PURCHASE OR SERVICE NEED!
SEND THE INFORMATION DIRECTLY TO ME: ann@homelesstondependence.org
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. THANKS ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICES!
POSTED 11-05-18
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Replace Veterans’ Medals, Awards, and Decorations
· How Do I Request Military Awards and Decorations?
· Important information for Next-of-Kin
· Cold War Recognition Certificate
The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) does not issue service medals; that is a function of each military service department. Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served. However, for cases involving Air Force and Army personnel (click here for exceptions), the NPRC will verify the awards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request along with the records verification to the appropriate service department for issuance of the medals. Use the addresses listed below, and mail your request accordingly.
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html
POSTED 07-31-17
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TO REPLACE SERVICE MEDALS!!
www.archives/gov
replace military medals
this site will bring you to the information your looking for
FREE
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Veteran-Friendly Organizations and Discounts Nationwide
http://www.veteranprograms.com/id1371.html
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NATIONAL RESOURCE: Career Center for Severely Injured Veterans: http://www.military.com/support
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Transition Assistance Online: http://www.taonline.com/
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Marine For Life: http://www.marineforlife.org/
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Veterans Disability Advocates: http://alphadisability.com/
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Mesothelioma Help Now for Veterans: http://www.mesotheliomahelpnow.com/veterans-and-mesothelioma
NATIONAL RESOURCE: VA Health Care for the Homeless by State: http://www1.va.gov/homeless/docs/HCHV_Sites_ByState.pdf
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Army Women’s Foundation Scholarships: http://www.awfdn.org/programs/legacyscholarships.shtml
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Surviving Spouses Support Group: www.survivingspousesupportgroup.org
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Guidebook: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet/pdf/resdirectory.pdf
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Military Friendly Schools: http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/default.aspx
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Military Veteran Beginning Farmer Training: http://www.beginningfarmers.org/beginning-farmer-training-programs/military-veteran-farmer-training/
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Veterans State Courts Links: http://www.ncsc.org/Topics/Problem-Solving-Courts/Veterans-Court/State-Links.aspx
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Veterans Association Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-TALK
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Coaching into Care: confidential counseling for families of veterans: 1-888-823-7458
NATIONAL RESOURCE: National Homeless Veterans Resources Hotline: 877-4AID-VET
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
NATIONAL RESOURCE: United States Interagency Council on Homelessness: http://www.usich.gov/
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Blinded Veterans Association: http://www.bva.org/
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Compensated Work Therapy Locations http://www.va.gov/health/cwt/locations.asp
Posted 10-07-13
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NATIONWIDE: *Disabled American Veterans Homeless Services: http://www.dav.org/veterans/HomelessVeterans.aspx ; e-mail for help: service@davmail.org
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Disability Program Navigator (information on work support options for the disabled) http://www.doleta.gov/disability/new_dpn_grants.cfm
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association: Motorcycle group, but also a non-profit that focuses on donating to Veteran care facilities: http://www.combatvet.org/
NATIONAL RESOURCE: Military and Veterans Discounts search: http://militaryandveteransdiscounts.com/
REGIONAL RESOURCE (NW): Northwestern Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America: http://www.nwpva.org/
Posted 07-09-13
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Planning a Military Relocation?
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DITY Moves Made Easy
Whether it’s your first move or your fifth, Penske can help make your military relocation easy with convenient
truck rental locations near many military bases. We also offer expert support and a fast and flexible rental
process.
Benefits of moving with Penske include:
■Military discount program for your DITY move
■Safe and reliable moving trucks
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■Moving supplies and accessories
■Variety of truck sizes for every move
Not sure what size rental truck you need?
Let our moving truck selection wizard help you decide or view our list of vehicles, which include a variety of
sizes for every type of move.
Are you planning a DITY move?
You can save 10 percent when reserving one-way truck rentals online. Receive an additional 10 percent when
you present your Military ID at pick-up. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is awarded
when you pick up your rental truck. Just show us your military ID and we’ll take care of the rest.
Penske Truck Rental Supports Military Families
Penske Truck Rental works with Mission Heart Hug – the nation’s only program dedicated to collecting and
distributing shoebox gifts to military spouses.
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Welcome to SnowCare for Troops
Project EverGreen has partnered with The BOSS Snowplow to connect military families with snow and ice
management professionals and volunteers to provide free snow and ice removal services. If you are interested
in helping a family in your area, please take a moment to complete our online application.
While Project Evergreen’s SnowCare for Troops program continues its mission to help our military families, we
hope that the future will bring PEACE to everyone.
Project EverGreen’s SnowCare for Troops program appreciates the contractors/volunteers who have stepped
forward to help our military families at home. Thank you all!
Do you have additional questions about Project EverGreen? Want to learn more about how you can help?
Please get in touch with us and let us know.
Project EverGreen
120 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 156
New Prague, MN 56071
952-758-9135
Toll-Free: 877-758-4835
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WE LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED WHEN IT COMES TO HELPING OTHERS!!
