From:                                         SSVF

Sent:                                           Friday, October 23, 2020 11:34 AM

Subject:                                     SSVF Program Update Friday October 23rd, 2020

 

Topics:

 

1.         REGISTER NOW: SSF 2020 Virtual Housing Conference – Registration is Now Open

2.         NEW: Health Care Navigator Status GIFTS Requirement – Due 10/26/2020

3.         REQUIREMENT: Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) GIFTS Requirement Due Thursday, 10/29/2020

4.         ATTENTION:  Sign-up for VHA Homeless Program Office Monthly Newsletter & Email Updates

5.         ATTENTION:  Support Veteran Voting Rights by Helping with Getting Registered

 

 

REGISTER NOW: SSVF 2020 Virtual Housing Conference – Registration is Now Open

 

SSVF Grantees were sent instructions on October 23rd from our partners at the SSVF@tacinc.org group regarding the two step SSVF 2020 Virtual Housing Conference registration process.  It is important to review that email regarding registrations and obtaining Continuing Education Credits based on event attendance.  Event sessions will run from November 9th thru the 20th, 2020 on a variety of topics relevant to your daily work with homeless Veterans.  Note: due to the conference being virtual, we are strongly encouraging Grantees to support as many staff as possible to attend the events.

 

 

NEW: Health Care Navigator Status GIFTS Requirement – Due 10/26/2020

 

The SSVF Program Office is requesting an update on the Health Care Navigator positions. These positions are critical to ensure appropriate care coordination for Veterans in need of appointments at local VAMC or community health care facilities. All grantees were asked to fill this position by October 1, 2020 in anticipation of specialized training to be held in mid to late October.  Please complete the Requirement now visible in the GIFTS account portal - Due 10/26/2020. The GIFTS account portal can be found at: https://grantrequest.com/SID_2115

 

 

REQUIREMENT: Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) GIFTS Requirement Due Thursday, 10/29/2020

 

The SSVF Program Office is requesting the EHA data from all grantees for the period March 17th to October 29th, 2020.  This information must be submitted through GIFTS no later than Thursday, October 29th, 2020.

 

The GIFTS online requirement form, SSVF CARES EHA, is now visible in the GIFTS account portal; the portal can be found at: https://grantrequest.com/SID_2115   

 

 

ATTENTION:  Sign-up for VHA Homeless Program Office Monthly Newsletter & Email Updates

 

The SSVF Program Office wants to share the opportunity to receive email updates about things happening within VHA Homeless Programs office.  This includes a monthly newsletter, grant announcements, and other updates and alerts relevant to Veteran homeless providers.  Follow the link below and click the red “Subscribe” button on the left side of the webpage.  You will then be able to enter your email address and set up preferences about the information you receive.

 

Link: www.VA.gov/homeless  

 

 

ATTENTION:  Support Veteran Voting Rights by Helping with Getting Registered

 

The SSVF Program Office is requesting Grantees work with the Veterans they serve to get registered to vote.  The Veterans we work with have supported their country by signing their name on the line to serve in the United States Military to fight for our Freedom.  Now is our time to support them, by helping them get registered to vote.  The link below provides information about voter registration deadlines, a guide for new voters, and a voter registration link.

 

https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote#item-212645   

 

 

Regards,

 

SSVF Program Office