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2009-2010 EMPLOYMENT & HOMELESS VETERAN PROGRAM
1. Each District and Post Commander should appoint a Homeless Veteran and Employment Chairman for 2009-2010. These appointments with contact information should then be sent to the Department Director(s)
2. Homeless Veteran defined: a. An individual who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence; and b. A veteran who has a primary nighttime residence that is: i. A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters and transitional housing for the homeless); ii. An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or iii. A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodations for human beings.
3. Contact the local Michigan Works Agencies and speak with the Local Veteran's Employment Representative (LVER) or with the Disable Veteran's Outreach Worker (DVOW). a. Invite them to your Post to speak on the job outlook in your area; how veterans are being placed; availability of job training for veterans. b. Also discuss your Post as host for an Employment Fair. Contact 877-Vet-Jobs 877-838- 5627) or on the web at www.vetjobs.com.
4. Each Chairperson should compile a list of local agencies to assist veterans either in Employment, Homelessness or Food Banks. Post this list on the Post Bulletin Board.
5. Encourage Post to host Homeless Veteran Program, such as a stand-down; a Job Fair specifically for homeless vets; you may co-host with another agency.
6. Remember the Post Relief Fund is for aiding veterans in need. Donate (through VFW Department) to homeless veteran programs.
7. Remember to publicize homelessness and employment issues on local/cable TV stations; newspapers; radio stations; District/Post Newsletter; local Church Bulletins; Municipal bulletin boards, etc.
8. Remember to report your activity both to the Department Program Director and on your Post Activity Report.
9. Education and training are keys to breaking the homeless cycle. Encourage your legislators to provide for homeless veterans beyond a roof over their heads.
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