HUD, VA, Commonwealth Celebrates End to Veteran Homelessness in Western Pennsylvania
On Thursday, December 12, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Joe DeFelice traveled to New Castle, Pa., to join more than 50 federal, state and local partners in celebrating Western Pennsylvania’s achievement in effectively ending veteran homelessness.
Recently, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness confirmed the Western Pennsylvania Continuum of Care’s success in meeting the criteria for ending veteran homelessness in 20 counties. These counties include Warren, Forest, Crawford, Mercer, Lawrence, McKean, Potter, Cameron, Elk, Venango, Clarion, Jefferson, Clearfield, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene and Washington. Partners will discuss success and next steps.
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Photos courtesy of Pitzer Perfect Photography
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- Joe DeFelice -HUD
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- Bill Cress-VISN 4
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- Kathy Possinger-DCED
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- Col. Mark Goodwill
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- CoC Exec Committe-Linda Thompson (L) and Amanda Feltenberger (R)
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- Thomas Sawyer, Navy Veteran
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- L-R Mayor Elect Chris Frye, Tom Scott-LCCAP, Jane Miller-HUD, Joe DeFelice-HUD
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- LCCAP Staff with HUD Representatives
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- VA & HUD Representation
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- Western CoC Board with Joe DeFelice
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- Western COC- SSVF & VA Partners
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- Speakers L-R. Col. Mark Goodwill, Kathy Presnar, Tom Sawyer, Joe DeFelice, Bill Cress, Linda Thompson, Amanda Feltenberger, Kathy Possinger
