The Missoula Housing Authority offers housing assistance to veterans through programs like HUD-VASH, which combines rental assistance with VA case management and supportive services. MHA's Valor House provides 17 one-bedroom units for permanent housing for homeless veterans, featuring communal amenities such as a kitchen, meeting spaces, and laundry facilities. In 2023, MHA received funding to expand permanent housing options for homeless veterans and their families.
Established in 1990, Veterans Inc. is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Massachusetts, serving veterans and their families across New England, Montana, and North Dakota. It provides holistic supportive services, including housing, employment and training, case management, food security, behavioral healthcare, suicide prevention, and programs for women veterans. Veterans Inc. has assisted over 100,000 veterans, achieving an 85% success rate in transitioning them out of homelessness.
Valor House is a 72-bed transitional housing facility operated by First Step House, offering housing and supportive services to veterans experiencing homelessness. The program provides structured support to help veterans transition to permanent housing.
Show notes:
00:04:32 - Journey from Alcoholism to Recovery
00:07:55 - Importance of Seeking Help
00:11:45 - Supporting Veterans and Community Programs
00:13:34 - Understanding Homelessness Among Veterans
00:17:22 - Finding Support and Rebuilding Life
00:25:15 - Opening Your Eyes to Change
00:26:42 - Supporting Veterans in Need
00:29:01 - Embracing Support and Community
00:30:36 - Journey to Self-Sufficiency
00:33:47 - Life at Valor House
00:35:04 - Update on Eye Surgery and Community Care
00:36:30 - Conservation Tips for Baby Birds
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