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With more and more soldiers returning from <st1:country-region w:st="on">Iraq</st1:country-region> and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Afghanistan</st1:place></st1:country-region> with mental health concerns, the National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes the need for increased services for veterans and their families. With their <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Veterans</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Resources</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, they have attempted to consolidate the most useful online resources. Whether you are looking for information on homelessness, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, mental illness, or how to obtain Veterans Administration (VA) benefits, NAMI has tried to provide an extensive list of sites online where you can find that information. To view the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">NAMI</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Veterans</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Resource</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Veterans_Resources&amp;Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&amp;ContentID=53587&amp;lstid=879"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></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-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></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>VetJobs Military Career Fair Database<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"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">VetJobs makes it easy for employers to reach and employ all the members of the military community. VetJobs defines the military community to include Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Department of Defense Civilians, Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, National Guard, Navy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, Reserves and their spouses and dependents. VetJobs makes is easy to reach not only the transitioning military member, but also the highly qualified men and women who are veterans that have separated over the decades and are now productive members of the civilian work force in all disciplines. Along with job listings on their website, VetJobs offers a database of military related career fairs nationwide. To view the list of career fairs, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://vetjobs.com/media/job-fairs/"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></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-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></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>NCHV 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"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Session Descriptions Now Available<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; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">NCHV will host its 13th Annual Conference May 20-22. Headquarters for the conference will be the </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://crystalcity.hyatt.com/"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">Hyatt Regency Crystal City</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">2799 Jefferson Davis Highway</st1:address></st1:Street>, in <st1:City w:st="on">Arlington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">VA</st1:State>, just outside of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">D.C.</st1:State></st1:place><BR><BR>The NCHV Annual Conference is an opportunity for service providers to access knowledge, training and experience to increase the effectiveness of their organizations in assisting homeless veterans.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">In addition to the learning opportunities at this year's conference, you will be able to participate in the NCHV Membership Meeting and attend the Annual NCHV Awards Banquet where peers in the homeless veterans assistance movement will receive recognition for their accomplishments. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">NCHV has reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency at a discounted rate of $201. Make your reservation by April 28, 2009, to assure this rate. DO NOT WAIT  for six straight years the block of rooms NCHV reserves for this conference has sold out months before the event. Be sure to identify yourself as attending the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Conference. Reservations can be made by calling 703-418-1234.<BR><BR>The </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://www.nchv.org/docs/final%202009%20Conference%20Brochure_Layout%201.pdf"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">NCHV Annual Conference brochure</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> is now available online. It includes the conference schedule and session descriptions. Visit the Annual Conference page on NCHV's website for more information and to download the registration form by </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://www.nchv.org/annualconference.cfm"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">clicking here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Upcoming NCHV Conference Calls<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="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Capital Grant funding available under the Grant and Per Diem Program on January 23. NCHV is offering conference calls on the Capital Grant NOFA and the Capital Grant Application. Individuals and organizations planning on seeking funds under this NOFA are encouraged to listen in on these conference calls which will include question and answer periods. For more information on the calls and to register, check the NCHV conference calls page by <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.nchv.org/page.cfm?id=128"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">clicking here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B>.<BR></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><BR>Funding Opportunities<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"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The Manhattan Institute Award for Social Entrepreneurship</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> honors non-profit leaders who have found innovative, private solutions for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>'s most pressing social problems. Applicant organizations are assessed according to the following criteria: energetic founding leaders; strong vision; committed volunteers; creative, entrepreneurial ways of conceiving and meeting goals; significant private sector financial support; sustainability or permanence; clear, measurable results; and commitment to sustaining the vitality of society. Any non-profit organization that provides a direct service within the continental <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> to address a public problem can be nominated for this award. Nominations may be submitted by anyone familiar with a person's or group's activities except for a current employee of that person or group. Award nomination forms for 2009 will be available online until March 20. Up to five awards of $25,000 each will be presented at the Social Entrepreneurship Awards Dinner in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York City</st1:place></st1:City>. The Manhattan Institute also will award one $100,000 grand prize  the William E. Simon Award  in recognition of long-time achievement in Social Entrepreneurship. For more information on how to apply, </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><A href="http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/social_entrepreneurship.htm"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><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-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">'s </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">principal giving interests are focused on the following program areas: elementary, secondary and higher education; health care and education; human services; economic development and civic affairs; art and cultural activities; and conservation of natural resources and environmental education. Traditionally, preference has been given to one-time capital projects and to other extraordinary needs of well-established public charities. Funds are granted only to organizations in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Georgia</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Applications are accepted at any time. For more information, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.woodruff.org/index.aspx"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Charles F. Bacon Trust</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> was established in 1928 to support and promote quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:place></st1:State>. Grant requests for general operating support are strongly encouraged. Program support will also be considered. Small, program-related capital expenses may be included in general operating or program requests. The application deadline for the Charles F. Bacon Trust is April 1. For more information, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="https://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/foundation.action?fnId=1"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></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>