Philadelphia Housing Authority Secures an Additional 100 HUD-VASH Vouchers to Combat Veteran Homelessness

(Philadelphia, PA – March 11, 2024)- The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has received 100 additional HUD-VASH vouchers, valued at $746,196 annually, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The vouchers will be used to provide at-risk veterans with housing.

“Veterans have served their country well, and it is a privilege for us to be able to serve even more of them with these additional vouchers,” said PHA President and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah, “Homeless and at-risk veterans need more than shelter. They need stable housing and, at times, critical support services to address their unique needs. Philadelphia has long had a goal of eliminating homelessness for its veterans, and these funds offer vital support.”

The HUD-VASH program, which merges rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services from the VA, has played a big role in PHA’s and the City’s ongoing efforts to eradicate homelessness among veterans. With the new vouchers, outreach can expand enabling PHA to serve a total of 930 veterans through the VASH program.

Under the HUD-VASH program, veterans facing homelessness are assessed by VA Medical Centers and referred to local housing agencies like PHA for voucher assistance. “We are committed to providing them with the resources and housing assistance they need to thrive,” Jeremiah said.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s mission is to open doors to affordable housing, economic opportunity and safe, sustainable communities to benefit Philadelphia residents with low incomes.