1. Elder Jeffre Saint James, D.PSc., MBA R.A. Management Group LLC - Managing Member License Member of The Pastoral Medical Association - Diplomat of Pastoral Science Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business "Walking in Peace and Love" Telephone: 866-284-7166 x101 - Fax: 866-443-3714 Website: http://www.ramanagementgroupllc.org Email: info@ramanagementgroupllc.org Louisiana-Maryland-New Jersey-Virginia-Delaware-Veteran Business Certified Small Entrepreneurship Certification - Hudson and Veterans Initiative Small and Emerging Business Enterprise Certification - SBA Small Dis-advantage Business All Rights Reserved, Without Prejudice UCC 1-308 "DISABLED VETERAN OWNER OF ALL VET COMPANY RESPONDS: The disabled Veteran owner of an all Veteran company emailed asking for me to call and discuss available help for the Veteran. He has short term and long term solutions to suggest to the homeless Veteran. Acting as intermediary to protect the homeless Veteran's identity, I called him this afternoon! The man is a gem, one in a million, and a true supporter of disabled Veteran's rights, right to work if they wish, and right to access all the programs for which they are qualified/eligible. A fountain of knowledge and "how to", if I thought this man could handle the inundation I would list him as the very first resource any Veteran should go to in learning how to deal with the VA, claims, and government grant programs! However, he has need to be careful of his own health and should pick and choose which situation he becomes involved with. How to contact this disabled Veteran has been made known to the homeless Veteran along with my recommendation to discuss the issues with him and to hear him out before making decision." Gary Kendall: disabled USAF Veteran; Constitutionalist. LTL Compassion Center For Veterans L3C

2. Veteran Services Programs Veterans Educational Assistance Program Investment Program Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program LTL Compassion Center For Veterans L3C Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) For Your Information (FYI) Resource Center Transition Assistance Center Computer Neighborhood Network Center Veteran’s Program Work-Study Program Home Loan Guaranty

3. - Assistance with job readiness, vocational counseling, job skill assessment and training - Assistance with resume preparation and interview skills - Job placement assistance - Assistance with food and clothing - Temporary or transitional housing - Financial literacy - States Homeless Court - Referrals for medical needs including drug & alcohol abuse counseling - Access to Veteran benefits - Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) Veteran Services Programs Veteran Services Programs The emphasis on helping homeless veterans obtain and retain jobs is enhanced through coordinating with various veteran services, community-based programs and programs that provide Second Chances:

4. Veteran Services Programs All veterans interested in any Veteran Services Programs or related services are subject to the following: Referral Filled-Out, Status Report Completed and Sent To Stake-Holders Paper Flow & Monitoring Starts Initial Intake Referrals are made to Veteran Services Programs that are mentioned in the slides that follow: Initial Assessment Enrollment Of Eligible Veterans Drug / Alcohol Testing Case MGMT Begins Outreach To Eligible Veterans

5. If Service Is Not Available At This Time Client Placed On Waiting List LTL Compassion Center For Veterans L3C Once service begins the client is reassessed annually by LTL Compassion Center For Veterans L3C or when a stake-holder sends a written request. Reassessments are done by supervisor and staff associated with program.

6. Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) Mission: To place homeless veterans in housing, jobs and assist them in retaining employment Assist enrollees in locating supportive services in the community Offer training service, job development and employment referrals Provide training to eligible veterans to develop skills for specific employment Coach, counsel and mentor veterans through the first 180 days on the job Assist veterans with VA issues Help veterans with health issues Assist in transitional/permanent housing REFERRAL MADE TO:

7. Mission : Investment Program Mission : To meet the workforce investment needs of veterans, to perform outreach, to encourage public information activities, to develop & promote employment and job training opportunities Eligibility: If a veteran meets any of the following four categories: - Veterans who served on active duty in the armed forces during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, - Veterans with service connected disabilities, - Veterans who have significant barriers to employment, - Recently separated veterans (within 48 months of release or discharge) REFERRAL MADE TO HVRP:

8. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Mission : To provide seamless delivery of services to homeless veterans that will lead to self-sufficiency. Helping veterans obtain affordable permanent housing, shelter, sober-living environment, service enriched housing, or referrals to programs appropriate to achieving their housing needs Goals : (Organization Name) goal is to provide supportive housing and/or supportive services to homeless veterans wishing to achieve residential stability. Help veterans obtain greater self-determination Provide employment services to veterans throughout their stay Assist veterans in establishing good budgeting practices Help veterans increase their skill levels and/or income To provide recovery services to veterans achieving and maintaining continuous sobriety

9. - Must be a homeless veteran - Proof of veteran status (i.e. DD214 or VA ID Card) - Received any type of discharge except for dishonorable - Must be motivated and willing to participate in program - Must be clean and sober for at least 60 days. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program… continued A veteran must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for this program:

10. Resource Center LTL Compassion Center providing : Best Practices for Employment and Individuals with Disabilities Classroom Training Follow-up Support Informational Website Technical AssistanceE-Learning

11. Online Instruction (Organization Name) offers a series of free e Learning courses and web-based tools for professionals in disabilities services, their clients, and the businesses with whom they work. Available now: Interviewing & Hiring Individuals with Disabilities http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/roles/mgr/hire/interview-select/disability- interview.html Customized Employment www.veteranemployment.com/http:// http://www.armedservicesjobs.com Motivational Interviewing http://www.motivationalinterview.org/ Mental Health & The Recovery Model: Practitioner's Guide http://www.xpter.info/download/A-Practical-Guide- to-Recovery-Oriented-Mental-Health-Care http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org/treatment/ mental_health_practitioner s Social Security Work Incentives http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/worki ncentives.htm SSI Calculation Worksheet http://cwd.aphsa.org/publications/docs/SSI_Benefits _Calculation_Worksheet.pdf http://www.ehow.com/how_4828956_calculate- taxable-social-security-income.html SSDI Calculation Worksheet http://ddamaryland.org/Training/onlinetools. pdf

12. Veteran Programs ( Organization Name) office has Local Veterans Employment Representatives and Disabled Veteran Outreach Specialists assigned specifically to assist veterans with their employment and training needs. These dedicated veteran service staff work with various organizations whose focus is also to provide veterans with priority services designed to improve their employ-ability and career options. Job Placement Job Placement Employers in your local area list their job openings with the (Organization Name) and provide us with a job description and a list of qualifications required for the position. Job Search Assistance In our resource center there are personal computers and staff to assist you in your job search and other employment related activities, such as:

13. Program and Services ( Organization Name) is responsible for the administration of a number of programs and services designed to assist job and service seekers in a variety of employment related areas. Virtual Workshop Center ( Organization Name) wants to introduce you to our Virtual Workshop Center. Although we offer workshops, we understand that your schedule may not allow you the flexibility to attend these workshops in person. Thatis why we are providing you an alternative method of accessing these services.

14. Unemployment Compensation You may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance Benefits when you complete military service and begin to seek employment or if you lose your civilian job. Welfare-to-work and Work Opportunity Tax Credit These federal programs encourage employers to hire certain types of workers, including veterans from families currently or recently receiving public assistance or food stamps. Getting your Old Job Back: USERRA The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act provide benefits and guidance to returning service members who are seeking re-employment with their former employers.

15. Education and Training – Montgomery GI Bill Eligibility: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) educational benefits may be used while the service member is on active duty or after the service- member’s separation from active duty with a fully honorable military discharge. Discharges “under honorable conditions” and “general” discharges do not establish eligibility. Eligibility generally expires 10 years after the service-member’s discharge. However, there are exceptions for disability, re-entering active duty, and upgraded discharges All participants must have a high school diploma, equivalency certificate, or completed 12 hours toward a college degree before applying for benefits. Educational and Vocational Counseling

16. Veterans Educational Assistance Program Work-Study Program Veterans who train at the three-quarter or full-time rate may be eligible for a work-study program in which they work for VA and receive hourly wages. Training, Work-Study, Counseling VEAP participants may receive the same training, work-study benefits and counseling as provided under the Montgomery GI Bill. Employers with Federal Contracts Employers who have contracts (or subcontracts) of $100,000 or more with the federal government are required to take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified veterans.

17. Home Loan Guaranty VA home loan guaranties are issued to help eligible service members, veterans, reservists and unmarried surviving spouses obtain homes, condominiums, residential cooperative housing units, and manufactured homes, and to refinance loans.

18. Mobility Management The ability to utilize public transportation offers individuals with disabilities greater independence and access to employment, recreational, and cultural opportunities. Road to Travel Independence gives you the tools to teach others to use public transportation to their advantage. Advantages of using public transportation Reading a transit schedule Training manual www.unitedweride.gov/OneStopToolkit_TransportationSupplement_10-10-08.doc) Accompanying PowerPoint (instructor PowerPoint) Bus travel safety, awareness and etiquette Planning a bus trip Pictorial tool (pictorial.ppt) or (pictorial.pdf) Participant materials (handouts.pdf) Curriculum Materials Available for Download: Key topics include:

19. Computer Neighborhood Network Center (COMPUTER CENTER… CLIENT SERVICE FLOW CHART) OUTREACH INTAKE ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT - EDUCATION - TRAINING & ASSISSTANCE CASE MANAGEMENT FSS PROGRAM (SUPPORTIVE SERVICES) JOB SERVICES HOME OWNERSHIP ASSESSMENT CASEMANAGEMENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRETMENT REFERRAL JOB READINESS JOB PLACEMENT JOB RETENTION EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING UPWARD MOBILITY SELF - SUFFICIENCY TRANSPORTATION CHILDCARE SUMMER CAMP INITIAL SERVICES COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER GED / ADULT BASIC EDUCATION YOUTH & COLLEGE LEVEL TUTORING COMPUTER CLASSES INTRODUCTION ALL MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS BASIC SKILLS EMPLOYABILITY & PERSONAL INVENTORY COMPUTER ASSESSMENT REFERRALS ASSISSTANCE FILLING-OUT ONLINE HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS