GIVING Back to Those WHO GAVE: SSVF Serves V eterans & Their Families
V ictoria Wynn: Deputy Director for Supportive Services
for Veteran Families “I am really grateful I am able to serve.”
Starting as a program coordinator in 2013, Victoria Wynn has been in her position of Deputy Director for SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) at New Vision House of Hope for a year and a half. With a Veteran’s Administration- funded grant, Victoria’s job is “To make sure we are reaching the goal of serving 250 veterans a year,” providing housing stability for the homeless and those at-risk for homelessness. Serving individuals and families, she oversees operations and staff to ensure that veteran families receive the best level of service possible. In addition, Ms. Wynn is responsible for seeing that the grant's goals are executed in accordance with the Veterans Administration’s SSVF Program guidelines. Ms. Wynn states, “Helping veterans establish a consistent income is a key factor in stabilizing housing crises. Our case managers assess barriers and make the appropriate referrals for employment and/or compensation through state, federal and community benefits. We currently work with Easter Seals, which has an employment development program.” Ms. Wynn shared that, in the near future, New Vision House of Hope will provide employment services via their newly acquired HVRP grant award. “Our President, Mr. Charles
Culver, is very excited about providing such a vital service to our veteran population.” When asked whether she works in the background or with the veterans, she
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