The Albany Housing Coalition Inc.

Veterans Housing Programs

The Vet House

This transitional residence provdes a safe home for 28 veterans. Begun in 1990 this was our first veterans residence.

Richard J. Conners Veterans Home

Home to 12 formerly homeless, disabled veterans this permanent supportive residence is an affordable alternative to apartment living.

Neighborhood and Community Services

VCAP - Veterans Community Advocacy Program

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Housing for Homeless Veterans

On any given day we are providing a safe haven for 50+ homeless veterans in our housing. Our housing includes a secure transitional residence, independent transitional housing, and permanent housing. We also provide Section 8 housing vouchers to 25 persons who live in private apartments throughout the community.

Services for Homeless Veterans

* Our Veterans Service Managers provide counseling and referrals to services to our veterans.

* Funded by the U. S. Dept. of Labor our Veterans Employment Specialists assist homeless veterans to prepare for and gain employment. The service continues for 9 months after the veteran begins employment.

Neighborhood Services

* We are a developer of homes for affordable homeownership

* We publish a monthly listing of affordable rentals that is emailed to over 75 local agencies and is available to neighborhood families at our office.

Veterans Nomad Motorcycle Club Run

to benefit our Homeless Veterans Program

noon on Saturday July 19

National Guard's NASCAR will be on view

Information: 852-0562 or 588-8467

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The University of Detroit Mercy Law School’s

is coming to ALBANY to address your VA benefits questions

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location is

The Veterans House

180 First St.

Albany, NY12210

518 465-5251

Pro Bono (Free)

Veterans “Federal” Benefit Information Session

followed immediately by

Individual “Federal” Benefit Interviews

Please bring your DD Form 214, recent ratings decisions, and any other information

that will help to understand and evaluate your Federal veteran benefit situation.

Questions? Call 1-888-UDM-LAW4 (1-888-836-5294)

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VCAP

We are in the planning stages for a Veterans Community Advocacy Program to assist returned Afghanistan / Iraq War Veterans who need assistance and services.

Womens Veterans Luncheon

and discussion group meets every 3rd Friday at noon at our Vet House, 180 First St. Albany. Call 465-5251.

Americade 2008

Visit our table in Lake George at the Convention Center on June 3 - 7

January 2008

We welcome a new Director of Veterans Services

Glenn Read, a veteran of Iraq and active member of the National Guard, is now directing the organization's homeless veterans programs and services. We welcome Glenn home and welcome him to our organization.

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To identify our services to homeless veterans we have developed a subsidiary with a specific logo.

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Homeless Veterans Report Released Nov.8 says 21,147 veterans were homeless in New York State in 2006.

For a copy of the report visit here

On September 24th TDBankNorth's Foundation announced a $10,000 award to us in support of our permanent supportive housing efforts. We are honored to be the only recipient to receive their Housing Achievement Award two years in a row.

U.S. Dept. of Labor Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training, Charles Ciccolella, (2nd. from right) visits our Employment Services office. With him are, from left, Lyn Mack, Joe Sluszka, Patricia Hopson, and Larry Turner.

Our Employment Services Program is also pleased to announce a $1,000 donation from M&T Bank. The funds enable clients to purchase interview clothing.

Our office (left), independent transitional home (center), and family housing (right).