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Peake was elected to chair the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.<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">Peake's election to head the council coordinating the federal response to homelessness came as VA released the fourteenth annual Community Homeless Assessment, Local Education and Networking Group (CHALENG) report on homeless 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">"We are seeing significant progress in the fight against homelessness," said Peake. "This success should encourage all those concerned about homeless veterans, for it shows we can make a difference in the lives of these veterans through our services and with our community partners."<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 Department has already approved funding for more than 12,000 beds in transitional housing programs, and provides about 5,000 veterans each year with residential services in VA hospital-based programs.<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"><FONT size=3><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2008 Women Veterans </SPAN></B><st1:City><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Summit</SPAN></B></st1:place></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></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; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The 2008 National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues, presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Women Veterans, will be held at the Westin Washington DC City Center, 1400 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20005-2750, from June 20-22, 2008.&nbsp; <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"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=square> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Providing meaningful updates on issues raised in the </SPAN></STRONG><st1:City><st1:place><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Summit</SPAN></STRONG></st1:place></st1:City><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> held in 2004</SPAN></STRONG><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Addressing new and breaking issues</SPAN></STRONG><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Offering attendees an opportunity to shape a plan for future progress on women veterans issues</SPAN></STRONG><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Providing information for women veterans of all eras, including&nbsp;National Guard, Reserves, and active duty</SPAN></STRONG><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Offering a Health Expo on Saturday, June 21</SPAN></STRONG><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Introducing, for the first time, a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 21!</SPAN></STRONG><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></LI></UL> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><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">There is no fee for the summit but registration is limited. For registration and hotel information, visit the </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/page.cfm?pg=70" target=_blank><FONT color=#800080>National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues</FONT></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">webpage. <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"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Return to Honor Workshop: Reintegrating to Civilian Life<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The </SPAN></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001edUq0ZY5kcQm3opa7omEhTyuOPntmloo1ePmJdz95_fwrvNea3wnAX26Bqn6YP2n3Hht5wxjBrUBk6LmC8KrleY_f2ppOAeb04io3m9cDcCNzQkXWUKOMobUw5S0VRrpwmkVH08aK-w="><FONT color=#800080>Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge</FONT></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> is now providing a program to assist returning combat veterans in the process of reintegration into civilian life. The weekend-long Return to Honor Workshop, run by combat veterans, uses a blend of intuitive exercises to provide closure and support to soldiers. The curriculum itself has been designed by experts in mental health fields as well as veterans. Seven workshops have already been conducted, receiving a 100 percent satisfaction rating from participants, and the Freedoms Foundation hopes to extend availability to reach any veteran in need, anywhere in the nation.<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">Workshops take place at the Freedoms Foundation in </SPAN><st1:place><st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Valley Forge</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">PA.</SPAN></st1:State></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> 2008 Workshop dates are: March 28-30, May 30-June 1, July 11-13, August 22-24, October 3-5, November 14-16. For more information, visit <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.returntohonorworkshop.com/"><FONT color=#800080>www.returntohonorworkshop.com</FONT></A></SPAN></B>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>"Managing the Challenge of Homelessness"<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The National Network for Social Work Managers 19th Annual Management Institute will be held at the Wilshire Grand in downtown </SPAN></SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Los Angeles</SPAN></SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> on April 10 &amp; 11, 2008. This year's topic is "Managing the Challenge of Homelessness." Best practices for social work managers will be addressed through speaker presentations and workshop sessions. The institute is co-sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Management, County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, NASW California Chapter, National Alliance to End Homelessness, The Salvation Army, UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work, Union Rescue Mission, </SPAN></SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">United Way</SPAN></SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> of Greater Los Angeles, and USC School of Social Work. The cost of the institute is $60. Continuing education units will be provided for participants.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: article7"></SPAN> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="mailto:swevents@usc.edu"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">For more information, email </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">swevents@usc.edu</B><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">.</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <H1 style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 11.25pt 0in 7.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">HELP </SPAN><st1:country-region><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">USA</SPAN></st1:place></st1:country-region><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Methods Show Reduced Time in Shelters<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1> <P class=NormalWeb4 style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: auto 0in 6pt"><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">New York City</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> has changed the focus of its homeless assistance system to help people move more quickly into permanent housing. HELP USA is one of the largest shelter and transitional housing providers in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">New York City</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> and has written a case study describing how they refocused their programs and reduced the length of time families were homeless by nearly 50 percent.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=NormalWeb4 style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: auto 0in 6pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Results were significant. At the HELP I family shelter program, the average length of time families were in shelter was reduced from 349 days to 181 days, a 48 percent reduction. The number of placements into permanent housing rose from 129 in 2005 to 272 in 2006, a 111 percent increase. The cost per placement to the city dropped by $10,080 per family because of the shorter shelter stays. Similar results were demonstrated at HELP USA's other family programs throughout </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">New York City</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=NormalWeb4 style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: auto 0in 6pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To view the report, go to:<BR></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A title="<br>Attachment A (PDF | 9 KB | 1 page)" href="http://www.endhomelessness.org/files/1939_file_HELP_I_Article_Attachment_A.pdf"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#800080>Attachment A (PDF | 9 KB | 1 page)</FONT></SPAN></B></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><A title="<br>The Shift to Performance-Based Management in a NYC Homeless Shelter: A Case Study (PDF | 144 KB | 9 pages)" href="http://www.endhomelessness.org/files/1939_file_HELP_I_Article__2_.pdf"><BR><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#800080>The Shift to Performance-Based Management in a NYC Homeless Shelter: A Case Study (PDF | 144 KB | 9 pages)</FONT></SPAN></B></A></SPAN><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Register Now for the </SPAN></B><st1:PersonName><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NCHV</SPAN></B></st1:PersonName><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Annual Conference <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></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><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. </SPAN><st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">NCHV</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> 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 </SPAN><st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">NCHV</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> 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"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Call for Entries: Annual </SPAN></B><st1:PersonName><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NCHV</SPAN></B></st1:PersonName><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'"> </SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Awards<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></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><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NCHV</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">members are invited to nominate deserving individuals and organizations for the following awards. Winners will be honored at the </SPAN><st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NCHV</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Annual Awards Banquet in </SPAN><st1:place><st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Washington</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">D.C.</SPAN></st1:State></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, on </SPAN><st1:date Month="6" Day="24" Year="2008"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">June 24, 2008</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. Watch for updates at<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://www.nchv.org/"><FONT color=#800080>www.nchv.org</FONT></A></SPAN>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=square> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Outstanding Member</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>&nbsp;To the </SPAN><st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NCHV</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> member that has demonstrated leadership in coalition building. <o:p></o:p></SPAN> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Partnership Award</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>&nbsp;To a person or organization (not an </SPAN><st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NCHV</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> member) who has contributed to the development of partnerships to expand the services available for homeless veterans. <o:p></o:p></SPAN> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Public Policy Award</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>To a local or state person or organization for influencing or implementing public policy to benefit homeless veterans. <o:p></o:p></SPAN> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Unsung Hero Award&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To a person who has contributed to the recognition of the homeless veteran issue in a supporting or unrecognized leadership role. <o:p></o:p></SPAN> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Labor Staff Awards&nbsp;</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>To the VA and DOL employee who has done the most to assist homeless veterans.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To be considered please mail, fax or e-mail your nomination by March 31 to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>National Coalition for Homeless Veterans<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">333 ½ Pennsylvania Avenue, SE</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN><st1:place><st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Washington</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">D.C.</SPAN></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PostalCode><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">20003</SPAN></st1:PostalCode></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Fax: 202-546-2063; Email:<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="mailto:nchv4@nchv.org">nchv4@nchv.org</A></SPAN><o:p></o:p></B></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"><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"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The W.K. Kellogg Foundation provides grants in various areas, including health. Issues such as <SPAN style="COLOR: black">economic security and family assets; availability and access to quality health care; adequate, affordable, and safe housing all fall under the health grants provided by the foundation. Grant applications are considered throughout the year, however the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is currently requesting that applications not be submitted until Summer 2008. For information on how to apply, </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=63&amp;ItemID=6&amp;NID=41&amp;LanguageID=0"><FONT color=#800080>click here</FONT></A></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; 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">Boeing offers corporate grants, donations, volunteerism, employee drives, and sponsorships among other resources to the global community. Applications for corporate grants are accepted year-round through local branches located throughout the </SPAN><st1:country-region><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">United States</SPAN></st1:place></st1:country-region><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. Boeing has facilities in AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, MD, MO, NV, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TC, UT, and WA. If you know Boeing has a facility in your area, but it is not listed, you can visit the website to contact the appropriate regional representative. For more information on Boeing's corporate citizenship and how to apply for grants, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: #003366"><A href="http://boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/apply_corp_grant.html"><FONT color=#800080>click here</FONT></A></SPAN></B>.<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"></o:p></SPAN></P> <P></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>