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The hearing included witness testimony from experts, representatives from community based service organizations, government officials, and submissions for the record from veteran service organizations. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The hearing examined research on and causes of veteran homelessness, what is currently being done by government agencies and community based organizations to end homelessness among veterans, and explored what still needs to be done to continue and expand the success that has been shown in reducing the number of homeless veterans nationwide.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To view all statements and testimony, or view a webcast of the hearing, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><A href="http://veterans.house.gov/hearings/hearing.aspx?NewsID=220"><FONT color=#800080>click here</FONT></A></B>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">John Driscoll, NCHV Vice President of Operations and Programs, was among the witnesses to testify before the Committee. His testimony is also available on the NCHV website on the <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><A href="http://www.nchv.org/testimony.cfm"><FONT color=#800080>Testimony page</FONT></A></B>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>2008 National Healthcare for the Homeless Conference <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">"Striving for Inclusion: Health Care, Housing, and Rights for All" <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">June 11-14, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">AZ</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The 2008 National Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Conference and Policy Symposium is presented by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council with grant support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views expressed are not necessarily those of HRSA.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Homelessness occurs when people do not share in the material goods and human relationships that make safe, comfortable, healthy lives possible. The 2008 National HCH Conference and Policy Symposium will explore ways to assure everyone's rights to the good things that life has to offer, through inclusion in the receipt of appropriate clinical care, involvement in our organizational structures, and by influencing public policy.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Conference and Policy Symposium itself will be broadly inclusive, involving staff, clients, and Board members of HCH projects and their many community, government, and academic partners. All who are involved in the many aspects of the struggle to end homelessness are warmly invited. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">View more information and register by <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><A href="http://www.nhchc.org/2008conference/2008conference.html"><FONT color=#800080>clicking here</FONT></A></B>.<BR><BR></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Vital <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Mission</st1:place></st1:City>: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P><o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The National Alliance to End Homelessness released this report late last year, which provides statistics and analysis of homelessness among veterans. The report also addresses rent affordability, and how this affects veterans.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The findings in the report highlight the need to expand homeless prevention and affordable housing programs targeted at veterans. Further, the findings demonstrate that ending homelessness among veterans is a vital mission that requires the immediate attention of policymakers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To view the report in its entirety, <SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.endhomelessness.org/content/article/detail/1837"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><STRONG>click here</STRONG></SPAN></A></SPAN>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Help for Maryland's Homeless Veterans<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Homeless veterans in <st1:State w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State> may be able to rent a home through <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Maryland</st1:place></st1:State>'s first-ever Veteran Rental Assistance Program (VRAP). The VRAP program will provide rental assistance and supportive services to 25 eligible homeless veterans who reside in Prince George's County as well as help veterans increase life skills and/or income, and ultimately, self-sufficiency. Interested veterans must first interview with the Department of Social Services. For more information, contact Victoria Frazer of the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Prince George</st1:place></st1:City>'s Department of Social Services at 301-909-6369. For more information on benefits for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State></st1:place>'s veterans, visit the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><A href="http://www.mdva.state.md.us/"><FONT color=#800080>website</FONT></A></B>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><BR>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Register Now for the <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NCHV</st1:PersonName> Annual Conference <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NCHV</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">'s 12<SUP>th</SUP> annual conference is rapidly approaching on June 23-25. The theme of this year's conference is "Special <SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Challenges of a New Era," featuring speakers that will inspire, strengthen and even surprise attendees as we consider the emerging needs of a new homeless veteran demographic.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Headquarters for the conference will be the <B><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://grandwashington.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp"><FONT color=#800080>Grand Hyatt Washington</FONT></A></SPAN></B>, 1000 H Street NW, in the heart of Washington, D.C. <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NCHV</st1:PersonName> has reserved a block of rooms for $201 each plus 14% tax; make your reservation by May 22 to assure this rate. <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">DO NOT WAIT</SPAN></STRONG> for&nbsp;five straight years the block of rooms <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NCHV</st1:PersonName> reserves for this conference have sold out months before the event. Be sure to identify yourself as attending the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Conference.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Reservations can be made by calling <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">202-582-1234 </SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">or toll-free</SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> 800-233-1234</SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">.</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Conference fees are $275 for members, $350 for non-members. One day fees are $110 for members and $130 for non-members. <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Deadline to register without a $35 late fee is June 10.<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">For more information <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://nchv.org/annualconference.cfm"><FONT color=#800080>click here</FONT></A></SPAN></B>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Batang">For the registration form <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.nchv.org/docs/2008%20Conference%20Registration%20Form.pdf"><FONT color=#800080>click here</FONT></A></SPAN></B>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Grants<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The mission of BJ's Charitable Foundation is the enhancement of community programs that benefit children and families in the locations served by BJ's Clubs in <st1:State w:st="on">Connecticut</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Florida</st1:State>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Georgia</st1:country-region>, <st1:State w:st="on">Maine</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">New Hampshire</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">New Jersey</st1:State>, <st1:City w:st="on">New York</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">North Carolina</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Pennsylvania</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Rhode Island</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">South Carolina</st1:State>, and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Virginia</st1:State></st1:place>. The majority of the Foundation giving is focused on nonprofit organizations that promote the safety, security, and well-being of children and families; support education and health programs; provide community service opportunities; and aid in hunger and disaster relief. The remaining application deadlines for 2008 are May 9 and August 8. More information and application guidelines are available on the <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><A href="http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml"><FONT color=#800080>foundation website</FONT></A></B>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Masco Corporation Foundation (formerly known as the Masco Charitable Trust) was established by Masco in 1952 to achieve key corporate objectives. The Foundation is funded with contributions from Masco Corporation and supports a variety of 501(c)3 charitable organizations. In harmony with its mission to manufacture high quality, high value building and home improvement products, Masco places an emphasis on financial and in-kind product support to not-for-profit organizations that promote decent housing environments for disadvantaged, low-income families. Masco also actively supports a number of very specific arts, cultural, educational (through our matching gifts program), human service and civic initiatives in the cities where it does business or where a long-term relationship exists. Applications are accepted year round, for more information and to apply, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><A href="http://www.masco.com/corporate_information/citizenship/foundation/index.html"><FONT color=#800080>click here</FONT></A></B>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B><STRONG><BR></STRONG></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class=small> <P class=normal align=center>Technical Assistance provided in this e-Newsletter is funded, in part, through a grant from the <BR><SPAN class=normalbold>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Labor. </SPAN></P> <P class=normal align=center><STRONG>National Coalition for Homeless Veterans</STRONG><BR>333 ½ Pennsylvania Avenue, SE<BR>Washington, DC 20003-1148</P> <P class=small><STRONG>Mission: </STRONG>The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans will end homelessness among veterans by shaping public policy, promoting collaboration, and building the capacity of service providers.</P> <P class=small>This newsletter is sent to subscribers and members of NCHV. If you would like to be removed from our list, please send an email to: <A href="mailto:nchv4@nchv.org">nchv4@nchv.org</A>. You can subscribe or view past issues here: <A href="http://www.nchv.org/enewsletter.cfm" target=_blank>http://www.nchv.org/enewsletter.cfm</A><BR></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>