Which program is designed to assist veterans struggling with homelessness?

The HUD-VASH program, which stands for the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, is specifically designed to assist veterans experiencing homelessness. This program combines two essential elements: rental assistance through HUD and supportive services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The goal is to provide housing stability for veterans and their families, thus helping to reduce the incidence of homelessness among this population.

Under HUD-VASH, eligible veterans receive a housing voucher that allows them to pay a portion of their rent, with the remainder covered by the program. Coupled with the supportive services offered by the VA, which may include health care, job training, and case management, this comprehensive approach addresses both the immediate need for stable housing and the underlying issues that may contribute to homelessness.

While the other programs listed may have their own merits, they do not focus specifically on addressing homelessness among veterans in the same targeted way that HUD-VASH does. For example, Operation Enduring Freedom pertains to a military conflict and does not directly address the issue of veteran homelessness. The Veterans Outreach Program is generally designed to provide information and resources to veterans but is not solely focused on housing. Project 112, while it may involve veterans, is not directly related to addressing homelessness