Georgia’s U.S. senators have secured significant funding to support veterans.
U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have announced $572,901 in federal money to support services for homeless veterans in the Atlanta area.
The Housing Authority of Atlanta will receive $314,034, and the Housing Authority of East Point will receive $258,867. The funds, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, have been allocated to provide rental assistance, case management and clinical services for homeless veterans.
“Veterans who have put their lives on the line for our nation’s freedoms should never have to worry about if they’ll have a safe place to sleep,” Warnock said. “As the son of a veteran and one of twelve kids growing up in public housing, I understand the dignity and security housing provides, which is why I will continue working with Senator Ossoff and my colleagues across the aisle to secure further investments that combat the housing crisis across Georgia.”
Ossoff described his commitment to solve homelessness among veterans.
“Our national honor requires that we lift up and support all who have sacrificed in America’s defense. That’s why Senator Warnock and I continue working to end veteran homelessness in Georgia and nationwide,” he said.
The funding is part of the HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program, which helps homeless veterans find stable housing and access the services they need to thrive. This funding was made possible by annual government legislation that both senators have championed over the years.
As a member of the Senate Banking Committee, which oversees federal housing policy, Senator Warnock continues to advocate for affordable housing solutions.
The federal investment is a part of the senators’ broader efforts to address veteran homelessness and provide the necessary resources to help those who have served our country reintegrate into society with the support they deserve.
