We Stand-With our Veterans through our SSVF Program

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a rapid-rehousing, homeless prevention program designed to help Veterans and their families maintain their current housing, or help find them new, safe, and affordable housing. We work with households who are experiencing homelessness, or those at imminent risk of homelessness, to help them obtain and maintain housing, with the goal of long-term housing stability. This program covers Veterans residing in Dallas County and Kaufman County Texas. There is no VA disability requirement to be eligible for our program. Please see eligibility requirements below.

WHAT IS THE SSVF PROGRAM?

SSVF is a short-term intervention rapid-rehousing and homeless prevention program created by the United states Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 2011. It is not intended to provide long-term financial assistance for housing, but to regain stability. We work with our clients to develop a housing stability plan that gives them a path forward to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Compliance with the housing stability plan and case management is a requirement of participation in SSVF.

SSVF Program Eligibility

SSVF Program Criteria

Veteran Family:
1. Veteran* who is a single person, or;
2. Family in which the head of the household, or the spouse of the head of household, is a Veteran*.
Low-Income: Less than 80% area median income (AMI).

Required Documents

Proof of Veteran status (DD-214 or other*)
Picture ID
Documentation of homelessness (eviction notice, shelter letter)
Income verification (previous 30 days)

Housing Insecurity

Currently residing in an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or a place not meant for human habitation (outdoors, vehicle, abandoned building, bus station, etc.) or
or you are at-risk of becoming homeless.
Currently residing in Dalla County Texas or Kaufman County Texas.

* Veteran means a person who served in the active military for at least one day, in the Navy, or Air Force, and who was discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable.

Find Your Local Pantry

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2-1-1 North Texas Provides information about community and social services, such as food pantries, emergency shelter, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, child care, and senior services. 2-1-1 Texas is a free statewide 24-hour information and referral service. www.211northtexas.org

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Do you have a passion for helping people in need? Working with Veterans can be fulfilling and rewarding. Volunteer with us and help us to enrich the lives of those who have fought for our freedom.

Veteran Career Services

Some Veterans face significant barriers which make it difficult for them to find suitable employment, especially those whom are transitioning into civilian life or have faced housing insecurity. The goal of this program is to help Veterans locate and secure stable, meaningful employment. Giving Veterans the opportunity to connect to employers that are committed to hiring Veterans and translating their discipline and military experience into skills for civilian jobs.