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Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 10:51 AM Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday August 9, 2019 Topics: 1.Register Now: Webinar – The Expansion of HVRP Participant Eligibility: Connecting More Veterans to Employment 2.New: USICH Documents Describe and Define Terms: Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit 3.Save the Date: Federal Partners Housing Conferences 4.Update: SSVF Rapid Resolution Training Register Now: Webinar - The Expansion of HVRP Participant Eligibility: Connecting More Veterans to Employment Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT In the fall of 2018 Congress passed two pieces of legislation that significantly impact HVRP by expanding the definitions for program eligibility. The new definitions broaden the window of eligibility allowing HVRP to serve veterans who were previously ineligible. The purpose of this webinar is to inform partners from the VA about these changes and how they can connect to HVRP to improve employment outcomes. This webinar will di...

There have been 6 more heat-related deaths reported in the state of Maryland.  The state's total of heat-related death in 2019 is now at 16.  Among the victims are: - A female between the ages of 18-44 in Montgomery County - 2 males between the ages of 45-64 in Cecil County - A male aged 65 in Baltimore City Living without power can be a li...

"This Week at VA" is a digital newsletter with top news and stories from across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs TOP PHOTO: VA volunteers and the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley teamed up for the fourth annual "Free Produce Distribution Drive-thru" held at the VA outpatient clinic in McAllen, Texas. Overall, 279 families received more than 12,100 pounds of food. This event is a great example of how VA is making the lives of Veterans better by partnering with local communities and organizations. Photo by Luis H. Loza Gutierrez TOP STORIES VA has cured 100,000 Veterans of Hepatitis C VA has reached a significant milestone in curing more than 100,000 Veterans of chronic hepatitis C virus infection (HCV), establishing VA as a global leader in the diagnosis and treatment of HCV. READ MORE Six medical careers perfect for Veterans From nursing assistant...

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training IDIS 11.18 Release Notification The 11.18 system release for IDIS Online will deploy August 9, 2019 starting at 9:00 PM EDT. View the IDIS 11.18 Release Notes describing the changes that will go live in the system on August 12, 2019 as a result of the ...