Serving Those Who Served: DCA’s Veterans Support Programs The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) strives to help build strong, vibrant communities, and veterans represent an integral part of Georgia’s communities. Their personal sacrifice on our behalf of the country inspires the spirit of service we strive for at DCA. Unfortunately, countless heroes across the state have no place to live after returning from the line of duty. DCA is devoted to making sure no soldier experiences homelessness. Our programs such as Continuum of Care (CoC), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) exist in service to that purpose. From providing rental vouchers to helping find affordable residential communities, we are committed to serving those who served.
By the Numbers: July 2018 - June 2019 The ESG program served
535
veterans who were homeless or at risk of being homeless.
86 16%
of the 535 were chronically homeless.
of veterans have experienced homeless repeatedly or for an extended period of time.
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers The VASH program is an inter-agency collaborative effort that helps eligible homeless military veterans secure a decent stable affordable place to live by combining DCA Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs at its medical centers and in the community.
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