Stability for veterans in need starts with housing
Having a stable place to live—with a bed to sleep in, a place to eat and a place to shower—gives veterans who may be struggling the foundation they need to focus on their challenges, whether it’s addiction, employment or other struggles. That stability builds confidence, impacts their well-being and increases their chances of success.
What to Expect
A safe home comes first, but our care reaches further
Funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, we help low-income veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness find and obtain permanent housing.
Once eligible veterans secure stable housing, we continue working alongside them, offering the tools, resources and support they need to maintain that stability and make it last.
We also focus on preventing homelessness for veterans and their families facing eviction who are struggling to make ends meet. By addressing challenges early, we help them avoid the crisis of losing their home altogether.
Our case management for veterans reduces the length of time they and their families are without permanent shelter. Our services cover 30 counties in Northeast, South Central and Southeast Kansas.
Types of Assistance for Qualifying Veterans
Homelessness prevention
Rental assistance
Coordination of mainstream and veterans benefits
Landlord/tenant mediation
Health care navigation
Legal assistance funds
Transportation assistance
Navigation resources for long-term housing stability
Veteran Services at Catholic Charities plays a crucial role in responding to and preventing homelessness among veterans and their families. Our team identify and address the unique needs and barriers faced by veterans experiencing homelessness, enabling a more personalized and impactful intervention for those we serve.”
Laura Fernz, Project Director Veteran Services
Eligibility
To qualify, participants must:
Be single or part of a family in which the head of the household or spouse is a veteran.
The veteran must have served at least 24 hours of active duty and have any discharge status other than dishonorable.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families at Catholic Charities is funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
FAQs About Veteran Services
Good questions
Is utility assistance available?
Utility assistance is only offered to veterans who are already enrolled in the program.
I’m a veteran. Can you help me with transportation assistance?
Transportation assistance is available to participants in our program.
I’m a veteran and behind on my rent. Can you help me?
If you apply and are accepted into our program, we might be able to help you.
Does the veteran have to be the person who applies?
We strongly recommend that the veteran contact us directly to verify eligibility. The veteran must be listed as the head of household to qualify. However, family members who are married to or part of a qualifying veteran’s household may apply on their behalf.
