Avenues of help for veterans in need

A. Living Accommodations

1. 1Single and community living areas.
2. 230, 60, 90 and 180 day accommodations based on veteran status.
3. 3Apartment rental assistance for employed veterans.
4. 4Partnering with local housing communities for affordable living accommodations.

B. Community Center

1. 1Housing accommodations point of contact.
2. 2Security controlled.
3. 324-hour staff assistance.
4. 4Signature sign-in and badge registration access.
5. 5Veterans daily locker assistance (temporary controlled storage area).
6. 6Computer access — email, job search, computer training, resume building and online application assistance.
7. 7Address accommodation for homeless personnel, mail accommodation (letters only) and a point of contact for phone messages.
8. 8Financial assistance classes (four classes, two days and two nights, 24-hour access).

C. Medical Assistance

1. 1Contact phone numbers and information for local VA facilities in your area.
2. 2Assistance with medical paperwork given to veterans with disabilities, and guidance with hard-to-understand forms.
3. 3Collection of information from other veterans with the same disabilities or issues, based on what has succeeded through state and local VA offices.

D. Education

1. 1College information based on school programs geared toward veterans and their families.
2. 2Help completing educational benefit forms, scholarship forms and other required paperwork.
3. 3Scholarships to veterans of up to $1,500 based on qualifications.
4. 4Aid with school supplies when needed.
5. 5Assistance with class scheduling based on curriculum when help is not available or delayed.
6. 6Point of contact information for VA counselors and directions to local offices.

E. Financial Assistance

1. 1Coordination with mortgage companies, landlords and rental agents to assist with rent payment. A phone conference with the veteran and the landlord is required to approve payment.
2. 2A food voucher program to assist veterans and families with groceries, processed at the nearest grocery store after verification.
3. 3A clothing voucher program based on the needs of the veteran and family, sent as a voucher or gift certificate after approval.