HOMELESS VETERANS
Our organization, established in 2011, Bridging The Gap is a 501(c)(3) foundation that is dedicated to assisting our Veterans. BTG works DIRECTLY with the Veterans on a one-on-one basis – we’re NOT a call center. No one in our organization collects a salary – everyone works on a volunteer basis. We don’t just listen to their stories and tell the Veterans where to go get help; WE ARE THE HELP. We provide food, and shelter, and educational assistance DIRECTLY to as many Veterans as we can afford to. There is no long, tedious, confusing application process for them. If we have the space available in one of our residential centers, the Veteran is invited to come live at one of those centers that very same day.
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a 23-member board of directors – is the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.
Mission United helps homeless veterans get back on their feet, working to end homelessness among veterans through a network of programs, training, outreach and support services.
United Military Care
Through one-on-one outreach, and a strong coalition of volunteers, donors, and professionals, United Military Care fills the gap of services and resources for Veterans of all ages by providing food, warmth and most importantly, hope.
National Emergency Fund Alert
As we deal with the arrival of hurricane Helene, Governor Kemp has issued a ‘Natural Emergency Status’ alert for the entire state of Georgia. As you may be aware, this status enables coverage by the Legion’s ‘National Emergency Fund’ (NEF) for all qualified Legionnaires, Sons and Post. As members of the Department’s leadership team, you are urged to familiarize yourself with the eligibility guidelines of the coverage and general submission guidelines (note: additional information can be found on ‘Legion.org website under ‘Programs’.) of the the ‘National Emergency Fund’ program.
As standard emergency practices please encourage your members to have ready an ‘Emergency Care kit’ it is suggested that this kit contains as a minimum,
- 3 days water supply per individual in household.
- 3-day supply of non-perishable food.
- First-Aid kit
- Emergency contact listings.
- Emergency supply of personal medicines.
- Communication equipment (i.e. battery-operated radio, fully charged cell phone, auxiliary charger devices
- Auxiliary lighting sources (battery powered lights, fully charged batteries).
Remember NEF only provides for reimbursement of emergency supplies and required lodging for individual legionnaire or Sons and cost associated with program interruption for Post.
ALL CLAIMS MUST BE FULLY SUPPORTED BY DOCUMENTATION AND EXPLINATION OF LOSSES (RECEIPTS, OFFICAL DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, ETC.).
For additional information please contact the Department or Raymond Jacobs, Department of GA. NEF Committee Chair (678) 520-4749.