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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that Michigan Ability Partners in Ann Arbor will receive $221,957 from the Department of Labor’s Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program. The grant will support efforts to help homeless veterans by enabling them to overcome barriers to re-entering the workforce and finding meaningful employment.
 
“It is our duty to protect those who risked their lives for our freedom. These men and women have bravely served our country, so we must ensure we are serving them in their time of need,” said Dingell. “This funding will help homeless veterans find good-paying jobs and get back on track. I’m grateful for the impactful work Michigan Ability Partners is doing in our community.”
 
“Michigan Ability Partners is thrilled to be able to continue our work with homeless and at-risk veterans needing employment assistance. Income is a key component to stability and overall wellbeing,” said Jan Little, CEO of Michigan Ability Partners. “While currently at the end of a three-year HVRP grant, this funding allows MAP to seamlessly provide veterans with continuous services on the track to employment.
 
“Upholding our responsibility to our veterans is central to the Unity Agenda outlined in President Biden’s State of the Union address,” said Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training James D. Rodriguez. “The grants we’ve announced today will help homeless veterans and those at risk of being homeless secure good jobs with benefits and support efforts focused on building an inclusive economy.”
 
Administered by the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program provides funding for three years to support the delivery of an array of services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness. The grants awarded today will provide more than $28 million for 72 new three-year grants. VETS is also providing an additional $29 million to 87 organizations in the second or third years of the program.
 
HVRP awards grants competitively to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and faith-based and community organizations. Through the program’s services, veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness can learn occupational skills, gain apprenticeships or on-the-job training opportunities, and receive job search and placement assistance.
 
Learn more about VETS’ Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs here. Learn more about Michigan Ability Partners here.