Launch Pad

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE AMERICA S VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THE ABILITY TO REACH THEIR FULL EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL AND OBTAIN HIGH-QUALITY CAREER OUTCOMES. THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT IS TO (1) PROVIDE CAREER EXPLORATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING AND AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, EMPOWERING THEM TO SECURE GOOD JOBS IN STABLE, HIGH-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS EARNING LIVABLE WAGES (2) ESTABLISH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT INCLUDE PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS (3) REMOVE BARRIERS TO THE FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH A RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE ABILITY TO REACH OUT TO AND DELIVER EQUITABLE SERVICES TO MARGINALIZED VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE KEY GRANT ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED: (1) OUTREACH-TRAVEL EXPENSES (LOCAL), WORKSHOPS (2) JOB-DRIVEN TRAINING EMPLOYMENT (ON-THE JOB TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS, CLASSROOM TRAINING) (3) FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR 365 DAYS (4) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES-TRANSPORTATION (GAS, BUS), WORK SUPPLIES TOOLS, WORK CLOTHING, WORK CARDS ID ( TWIC, DRIVER S LICENSE RENEWALS, SOCIAL SECURITY REPLACEMENTS) (5) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (PERSONNEL, FRINGE BENEFITS) (6) FIDICIARY OVERSIGHT-(FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, WEB-BASE MANGEMENT PROGRAM (DOCUSHARE)THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT IS (1) VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS (2) HOMELESS WOMEN VETERANS AND HOMELESS VETERANS WITH CHILDREN (3) JUSTICE INVOLVED VETERANS (4) HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED VETERANS. THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT WILL BE TRACKED THROUGH VETS 704 AND THE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AS LISTED ON THE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PLANNED GOAL CHART. (GOAL 1) ENROLL ELIGIBLE VETERANS FOR HVRP PROGRAM. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO ENROLL 145 VETERANS EVERY YEAR WITH A 3 YEAR TOTAL OF 435 VETERANS. (GOAL 2) MAINTAIN AND INCREASE AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO ACCESS HOW TO INCREASE WAGES OF VETERANS ENROLLED IN THE HVRP PROGRAM. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO MAINTAIN 17.00 AN HOUR OR MORE IN WAGES FOR VETERANS ENROLL IN THE HVRP PROGRAM AND TO IDENTIFY COMPANIES AND INDUSTRIES THAT PAY HIGHER WAGES. (GOAL 3) SUSTAIN THE OVERALL PLACEMENT RATE FOR VETERANS ENTERING INTO THE HVRP PROGRAM. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO CREATE INTERNAL RECORDS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND TO TARGET POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS WHO DEMONSTRATE A LIKELINESS TO HIRE-JUSTICE INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS. PLANNED GOALS-PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED-(1ST QUARTER 40), (2ND QUARTER 25), (3RD QUARTER 40), (4TH QUARTER 40). AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE- (1ST QUARTER 17.00), (2ND QUARTER 17.00), (3RD QUARTER 17.00), (4TH QUARTER 17.00). PLACEMENT RATE- (1ST QUARTER 84.2 ), (2ND QUARTER 81.8 ), (3RD QUARTER 85.2 ) (4TH QUARTER 86.7 ), COST PER PLACEMENT (1ST QUARTER 4065.00), (2ND QUARTER 4065.00), (3RD QUARTER 4065.00), (4TH QUARTER 4065). OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 2ND QUARTER 62.25 CUMULATIVE AVERAGE. OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 4TH QUARTER CUMULATIVE AVERAGE 60.1 . MEDIAN QUARTERLY EARNING 2ND QUARTER 8060.00.THE HOUSTON LAUNCH PAD HAS KEY PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE WAY HOME CONTIUUM OF CARE-HOUSTON, CONTIUUM OF CARE-TEXAS BALANCE OF STATE THAT CONNECTS WITH OVER 2,000 AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN OVER 400 CITIES. THE HOUSTON LAUNCH HAS ESTABLISHED LINKAGES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE BEACON, DROP-IN CENTER, COMBINED ARMS, SER JOBS, HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VETERANS STAND TOGETHER, AMERICAN JOB CENTERS IN BOTH COC S IN HOUSTON AND TEXAS BALANCE OF STATE, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, GULF COAST COMMUNITY CENTER, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, UNITED WAY, CAREER AND RECOVERY, INC., HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY, BAKER RIPLEY, VA S GRANT PER DIEM, CITY OF HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT, TAPS, MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS, AND LOCAL AND STATE PENAL INSTITUTIONS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IF APPLICABLE: N ARECIPIENT OF OTHER FUNDING NO

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

VA HAS AWARDED A CAPITAL GRANT TO CREATE NEW TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

THE PROJECT AIMS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING SERVICES TO FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS FACING UNEMPLOYMENT AND CHALLENGES IN TRANSITIONING TO CIVILIAN LIFE.

WORKFORCE TRAINING