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Maine Points: 100 Veteran Challenge

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Maine Points: 100 Veteran Challenge

COVID-19 has been hard on Veterans. In Maine, there has been an increase in Veteran homelessness alone since the pandemic began.

The pandemic and affordable housing crisis have extended the amount of time it takes to connect people experiencing homelessness to housing from an average of 86 to 232 days.

Using a housing surge intervention model recommended by HUD, we’re housing 100 Veterans in 100 days. To cross the finish line, we need landlords!

The 100 Veteran: Housing Heroes Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund (LRMF) is a pool of funds that is designed to provide additional security for landlords who are considering a rental application for someone who may have barriers to housing. The LRMF offers up to $1,500 — in addition to the security deposit — toward rental arrears and damage repair for covered participants.

Danny speaks with Dan Hodgkins, Senior Director of Veterans Housing Services at Preble Street about 100 Veteran Challenge

More info below:
www.preblestreet.org/landlords-help

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