6/5/14 - With more than 1,000 homeless veterans estimated in Michigan last year, one local agency is hoping to make a difference in the community through the housing services it offers to veterans and their families. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency CEO Ron Borngesser says thereâs a crucial need for veteran programs in Michigan and OLHSA offers one that can help shelter veterans and their families along with a number of others for those facing crisis. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families program is an initiative by Veterans Affairs to end homelessness among veterans by 2015. It helps shelter homeless veterans who are transitioning into permanent housing and provides various forms of assistance along with case management. Those leading the program have high hopes for 2014 and are seeking to triple the number of families served over last year. The program serves individuals in Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Washtenaw, Shiawassee and Ingham counties. For more information regarding SSVF, call 517-546-8500 or email veterans@olhsa.org. (JM)
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