Nearly $9M in grants aim to reduce veteran homelessness in Hawaii, Guam

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday nearly $9 million in grants to help veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in Hawaii and Guam.

The three organizations receiving grants are WestCare Pacific Islands, Inc. in Guam ($1.3 million), United States Veterans Initiative in Hawaii ($5.4 million), and Catholic Charities Hawaii ($2.1 million).

The programs were chosen for their experience and past performance in providing supportive services to veteran families, and the need in the area or community where the program is based…

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