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If you drive any length on Third Ave, just east of downtown, you probably have seen the new large sign stating SSVF in bold letters.
‘Supportive Services for Veteran Families’ (SSVF) is a joint program between Volunteers of America Eastern Washington and Goodwill Industries. This program is the boots on the ground - finding veterans who are living in their cars, shelters or camping in our community in order to connect them to resources and permanent housing solutions.
Over the past year, the team has seen a dramatic increase in needed services. Especially for those on a fixed income where homelessness is one increased bill away. The greater Spokane community's veterans are no exception to this risk. Just in the past few weeks, the team located two separate veterans, who were employed but were forced to live in their car or in the back of their truck due to high costs of rents. Thanks to the efforts of the SSVF team, both were able to secure a permanent housing solution! The work will continue into the new year to ensure those who served our country have a roof and walls to weather life's storms.
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