VA and NCHV Present Resource Development Workshops for Homeless Service Providers

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) are offering a unique training opportunity for homeless service providers in several communities across the nation. The "Resource Development Training Workshop," which will run through September, is designed for emerging and existing community and faith-based homeless service organizations that want to expand their programs to better serve homeless veterans. Sessions that are currently scheduled are listed below, but new locations will be added as details are finalized, so check back often.

The goal of the workshop is to give participants information about the basic components of resource development plans, how to go about developing a funding proposal, and an introduction to veteran-specific resources and how to access them. This program is made possible by a technical assistance grant funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Workshop Curriculum Agenda

8:00-8:30 am – Registration and refreshments

8:30-8:45 am – Introductions and Workshop Objectives

8:45-9:00 am – Agenda and Overview

9:00-10:00 am – Basics of Resource Development

10:15-12:00 pm – Basics of Developing a Grant Proposal

12:00-12:45 pm – Lunch

12:45-1:30 pm – Veteran-Specific Background and Resources

1:30-2:15 pm – Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Providers Grant and

                       Per Diem Program

2:30-3:00 pm – Department of Labor Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program

                       and Veterans Workforce Investment Program

3:00-3:30 pm – HUD Continuum of Care

3:30-4:00 pm – Other Resources

4:00-4:30 pm – Summary and Evaluation of Workshop

Workshop Registration

Please register by the dates specified for each location listed below. Unless otherwise noted, you may register by sending an email with your name, organization name, address, phone number, and email address to nchv5@nchv.org, and put in the Subject line: "Resource Workshop-City" (specifying the location of the workshop you will attend). The program includes lunch and a morning and afternoon break. Registration fees for each site are based on facilities and food costs.

For more information on the "Resource Development Training Workshop," call Melanie Lilliston at the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans at 202-546-1969, extension 104, or toll-free at 800-VET-HELP.

Scheduled Events

• September 14 – San Antonio, TX; In conjunction with the Texas Homeless Network Conference; Sheraton Gunter Hotel. Register through NCHV by September 1. Registration fee of $30 may be paid with a credit card by email or by fax at 202-546-2063. To request a registration and payment form, call 202-546-1969 or toll-free at 800-VET-HELP, or send your request by email to nchv5@nchv.org. Checks may be mailed with registration information to NCHV, 333 ½ Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148.

• September 20 – Augusta, ME; TOGUS VA. Registration fee is $10, payable at door. Register through NCHV via email by September 6.

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