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<TD class=normal vAlign=top align=left><STRONG>NCHV e-Newsletter </STRONG></TD>
<TD class=normal vAlign=top align=right><STRONG>January&nbsp;2009</STRONG></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR>
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<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><SPAN><FONT size=3><BR><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>NAEH Releases Homelessness Counts Report<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">On January 13, the Homelessness Research Institute (HRI) at the National Alliance to End Homelessness released <I>Homelessness Counts: Changes in Homelessness from 2005 to 2007</I>. This report serves as a follow up to the Homelessness Counts report released in 2007, which set a national baseline on homelessness. It analyzes changes from 2005 to 2007, looking more closely at changes at the state level and among specific subpopulations. Homelessness declined nationally by 10 percent, from 744,313 in 2005 to 671,859 in 2007. There were notable declines among subpopulations, as well: chronic homelessness decreased by 28 percent, family homelessness fell by 18 percent, and unsheltered homelessness diminished by 13 percent. However, while there were decreases nationally during that time period, 36 percent of states and 44 percent of communities experienced increases in their homeless populations.&nbsp;<BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>The Alliance anticipates that the worsening economic crisis is adversely impacting homelessness in many communities and will lead to higher point-in-time counts in January 2009, though the report reveals that progress had been made between 2005 and 2007 toward ending homelessness among specific subpopulations and in certain states over the two-year period. As a supplement to this report, the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Alliance</st1:City></st1:place> released a paper projecting that 1.5 million additional Americans could become homeless over the next two years without further intervention.<BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>To read more and download the full report, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.endhomelessness.org/content/article/detail/2158"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P></FONT></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>CFBCI Offers Publications Online<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The United States Department of Labor's (DOL) Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) has made available useful information in the documents posted on their website. Highlighting technical assistance for organizations involved in prisoner reentry and workforce development, these documents and toolkits provide valuable best practices, models and strategies for non-profits working in a wide-range of areas. Areas of interest include: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Business and government partnerships with faith-based/community groups <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Prisoner Re-entry <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Non-profit funding strategy and sources <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Visit the CFBCI website and view the publications page by <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A title=blocked::http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM5MjQ4OSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9UFJELUJVTC0zOTI0ODkmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xMjE1NDY4NTQyJmVtYWlsaWQ9bmNodjNAbmNodi5vcmcmdXNlcmlkPW5jaHYzQG5jaHYub3JnJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;102&amp;&amp;&amp;http://www href="http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/mml/view/OrderMaterials_Record.cfm"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">clicking here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B> to review and order documents. CFBCI invites all to feel free to forward any documents or website links to anyone they may remotely aide. The site is updated regularly with new documents, check back regularly as several writings are expected in the near future.<BR></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><BR>Updated Homeless Veterans Permanent Supportive Housing Guidebook<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Corporation for Supportive Housing has produced a newly updated version of "Guidebook for Developing Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans," for distribution through the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. The new guidebook is a comprehensive guide, featuring a case study of the veterans supportive housing program at Swords to Plowshares in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:City></st1:place>. To view the guidebook, </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://www.nchv.org/docs/CSHVeteransDevelopmentGuidebook2008FINAL.pdf"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To request a hard copy of the guidebook, send an email including your contact information to </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="mailto:nchv3@nchv.org"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">nchv3@nchv.org</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>VA Capital Grant Process Conference Call Series</FONT></SPAN></B><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"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thursday, January 22nd at 2pm ET </SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(To register, email <SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A title=blocked::mailto:capitalgrant2@nchv.org href="mailto:capitalgrant2@nchv.org"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">capitalgrant2@nchv.org</SPAN></STRONG></A></SPAN>) <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Wednesday, January 28th at 2pm ET</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> (To register, email <SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A title=blocked::mailto:capitalgrant3@nchv.org href="mailto:capitalgrant3@nchv.org"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">capitalgrant3@nchv.org</SPAN></STRONG></A></SPAN>)&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>During this teleconference series, Melanie Lilliston, NCHV Director of Technical Assistance and Finance, will provide an overview of funding available under the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Grant Program. Details will be given on allowable funding costs, the application process, and general guidelines on completing the application.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Please note: Both calls will cover the same material.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">These calls will be aimed at individuals and homeless veteran service providers who want to learn more about the Grant and Per Diem Program and/or are planning to apply for capital grant funding for the first time. There will be a question and answer session following each presentation.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To register for these teleconferences, send an e-mail to the above addresses with your name, organization name, and e-mail address. You will receive the call-in number and access code to confirm your participation. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Funding Opportunities<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=leadhome style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Nash Foundation </SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">provides grants to nonprofit organizations located the Minneapolis/St. Paul area of <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State>. Grants are also awarded to organizations located in areas that are of historic interest to the Foundation, however no unsolicited proposals are accepted from those areas. The Foundation is interested in funding programs in the arts, the environment and human services. Applications for 2009 grants will be accepted beginning in April. For more information, </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://www.nashfoundation.org/Grantmaking.html"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=leadhome style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The Robin Hood Foundation</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> was created in 1988 to find, fund, and provide technical and management assistance to organizations serving poor New Yorkers. Robin Hood makes grants to organizations exclusively in the five boroughs of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York City</st1:place></st1:City> whose work falls within the following four issue areas: early childhood and youth, education, jobs and economic security, and survival. Applications are accepted year-round, and grant decisions will be made by the Board of Directors of the Robin Hood Foundation on a quarterly basis. For more information, </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><A href="http://www.robinhood.org/programs/get-funding/funding-guidelines.aspx"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366">click here</SPAN></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<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>
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