Latest "Hud-VASH" stories

VA to award millions in suicide prevention grants to community groups

About $52 million in grants are expected to be distributed to groups by this fall.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Thousands of housing vouchers for veterans went unused last year, hurting efforts to end homelessness

Officials say staff shortages, rising rent costs are limiting how quickly payouts can be distributed.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

House lawmakers plan to push ahead on veterans mental health expansion plan. If they can get past their squabbles.

The Improve Act, which would give grants to mental health providers outside VA, will be the focus of a closed-door session.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Fewer veterans were homeless in 2018, after a worrisome rise last year

About 38,000 veterans struggle with stable housing in America today.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Efforts to help homeless veterans showing progress, VA, HUD leaders say

New data on the homeless veterans situation is expected to be released within weeks.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Why the HUD secretary says the increase in homeless veterans is concerning

But Ben Carson said setbacks in 2017 don't mean government-wide efforts to help homeless veterans have failed or stalled.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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