DELAURO ANNOUNCES $691,212 IN HUD-VASH AWARDS FOR NEW HAVEN, WEST HAVEN

Washington, DC— Representatives Rosa DeLauro today announced a $554,148 Housing and Urban Development- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) award to the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven and a $137,064 award to the West Haven Housing Authority. The HUD-VASH program combines rental assistance for homeless veterans coupled with case management and clinic assistance provided by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) medical centers. Approximately 12 percent of the homeless population is made up of veterans, and an estimated 1.5 million additional veterans are considered to be at risk for homelessness due to lack of support, poverty, and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or poor quality housing. "The brave men and women who serve our nation overseas deserve our admiration, our grateful thanks, and, when needed, our assistance," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "In these tough economic times, these grants to the New Haven and West Haven housing authorities will help our homeless veterans find the shelter and support they deserve."