Efforts to reduce homelessness among veterans get boost

DETROIT (AP) — Efforts to reduce homelessness among veterans in Michigan are getting a boost.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority Board recently approved a $2 million Housing Development Fund grant for the Michigan Veterans Foundation.

The money will support the construction of a new building to house services for veterans in Detroit.

The center will provide an array of services for homeless and low-income veterans in Detroit and southeastern Michigan.

MSHDA funding is contingent on the developer securing sufficient operating revenues and community support for the $14 million project.

The board also approved a $750,000 Housing Development Fund grant that provides rental assistance for up to six months to veterans experiencing homelessness.