VA Grants Bolster Homeless Programs:

Nov. 15, 2006

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Veterans Affairs officials recently awarded 52 grants valued at $11.6 million to assist homeless veterans’ programs across the nation. The funds will go to public, private non-profit, and faith-based groups helping homeless veterans in 25 states and Puerto Rico. The amounts ranged from $13,130 to $828,322.

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