HOMELESS VETERANS COMMITTEE
The Homeless Veterans Committee of the DAV Department of Virginia is a team of volunteers from chapters across the Commonwealth dedicated to helping veterans, their dependents, and survivors who are homeless or at risk find stability and hope. Through the Homeless Veterans Program, the committee provides limited financial assistance and connects veterans to housing, employment, medical care, food, clothing, transportation, and other critical services, working closely with the Department Service Commission, Virginia’s VA Medical Centers, and community partners. By coordinating with federal, state, and local resources, the committee focuses on guiding each veteran toward a more secure, self-sufficient life while honoring their service to our nation.
National Veterans Homeless Hotline: 1-877-4AID-VET (424-3838)
26-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Samuel D. Watkins
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Chapter 28 - Southside Community
Larry Griffin
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Chapter 33 - Charlottesville
Moses Reynolds
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Chapter 48 - Eastern Prince William County
Dennis Conley
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Chapter 27 - Portsmouth
James Werts, Jr.
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Chapter 22 - Portsmouth
Loretta Gulley
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Chapter 7 - Fredericksburg
RESOURCES
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National Veterans Homeless Hotline: 1-877-4AID-VET (424-3838)
Department By-Laws Article 4, Section 4-4, Para. 8: Homeless Veterans Committee
Para 8: HOMELESS VETERANS COMMITTEE
Para 8 .1: The goal of the Homeless Veterans Committee is to assist needy disabled veterans, their dependents and survivors who are confronted with homelessness.
Para 8.2: The committee shall investigate all claims for assistance, determine if homelessness exists, ascertain that all available resources have been exhausted including aid through local DAV Chapters and then, if in order, make appropriate recommendations to the DSD.
Para 8.3: The Homeless Committee Chairperson will maintain a detailed and confidential electronic case record on each claim for assistance and transfer the electronic case record to the Department Headquarters on an annual basis for retention.