Rep. Carson Announces $3.9 Million in Department of Veterans Affairs Grants for Indianapolis Organizations

Rep. Carson Announces $3.9 Million in Department of Veterans Affairs Grants for Indianapolis Organizations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson announced today that United Way of Central Indiana, InteCare, Inc., and Volunteers of America of Indiana have received $3.9 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The SSVF Program supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' efforts to prevent at-risk veterans from becoming homeless and rapidly re-house those who have recently fallen into homelessness. Grants will provide a range of services that promote housing stability and play a key role in connecting veterans and their family members to VA services such as mental health care and other benefits.

United Way of Central Indiana was awarded $1,347,519 which will be used to serve approximately 400 participant households throughout Marion, Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Hamilton, Morgan, Johnson and Shelby Counties. InteCare, Inc. received $1,401,324 which will serve approximately 450 participant households. And Volunteers of America of Indiana was awarded $1,154,000 to serve approximately 286 participant households throughout Central and Southwest Indiana.

"We have an undeniable responsibility to care for the brave men and women who committed to the service and protection of this nation. When they return home, they should be met with our gratitude, respect, and opportunities for success," said Congressman Carson. "These phenomenal Indianapolis organizations are on the frontlines of that effort, and I'm pleased that the VA has made an investment in their work."

This is the third year that SSVF grants have helped veterans and their families find or remain in their homes. Overall, $300 million was awarded to 319 community agencies, serving more than 120,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.