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VA transitional housing program to better serve Veterans experiencing homelessness

VA’s largest transitional housing program — the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program — is transforming so that VA and its community partners can more effectively serve Veterans. The transformation involves implementing a competitive, time-limited grant process that will require currently funded community providers to reapply for funding.

The GPD program provides nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies and tribal governments with the resources they need to develop and sustain supportive programs and/or

November 18, 2016 6:48 am

Veterans! Ready to be tobacco free? VA can help.

As soon as you stop using tobacco, the benefits begin. If you’re ready to be tobacco free, your VA health care team can help.

The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout is an annual event that encourages smokers to make a plan to quit or to actually quit smoking on November 17, 2016.

In the more than 50 years since the Surgeon General’s first report on smoking and health, cigarette smoking among U.S. adults has

November 17, 2016 7:00 am
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Eugene Honored for Housing Hundreds of Veterans

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and Lane County Commissioner Pat Farr were both honored at the White House for helping hundreds of homeless veterans.

Mayor Piercy said it was a whirlwind trip lasting about three days. Although it was quick, she said it was a very important trip for our city and for our nation.

First Lady Michelle Obama invited Mayor Piercy and Commissioner Farr to the event, which took place in the east wing

November 16, 2016 3:49 pm