Fifteen homeless New London veterans will get $150,534 in federal housing vouchers to pay their 12 months of rent for qualified residences in the area, authorities say.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will distribute the funds through state public housing agencies.
The homeless veterans also will be provided with case-management services to help  them back on their feet, officials said.
Congressman Joe Courtney, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said the funds ensure”that the veterans who protected us are able to live an honorable, dignified life after their service is a promise we must keep as a nation.”
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Under HUD’s project-based voucher program, housing authorities can assign voucher assistance to specific housing units. These vouchers will enable homeless veterans to access affordable housing with an array of supportive services.Â
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