2007 Maxwell Finalist - Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless of Brevard County, Inc.: Victory Village
Overview:
Victory Village serves disabled, homeless veterans by providing them with permanent supportive housing. The project promotes independence and self-sufficiency and offers an array of support services for its residents. Because of the nature of their disabilities, most of the veterans are not employed and spend the majority of their time on-site. To accommodate this, special features have been installed in each unit, such as front and back porches, fully handicapped accessible roll-in showers, and dishwashers. The Coalition creatively configured the units to maximize privacy while providing a tranquil and secure campus type environment.
Video Presentation:
Watch the 20 minute presentation by the Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless of Brevard County, Inc.'s leadership at the Maxwell Finalist Presentations event on January 24, 2008, including question and answer with the 2007 Maxwell Awards' Advisory Committee.
Location: Titusville, Florida
Target Population: Veterans
# of new units created: 11
Income level of residents:
- < 30% AMI - 80% of residents
- 31 - 50% AMI - 20% of residents
Support Services Offered:
- On-site services: Food stamp, Medicaid, Medicare Prescription, Social Security application assistance, hospital visitation, transportation to VA clinic and shopping
- Off-site services: Transportation; medical; food banks; furniture; utility and security deposit assistance; clothing
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