GRANT PER DIEM BRIDGE TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM (GPD) FOR VETERANS | SALVATION ARMY OF BLOOMINGTON
Temporary housing for veterans for up to 90 days while they find and secure permanent housing. Can currently house 11 male veterans in Lincoln and 9 male or female veterans in Bloomington. Limited accommodations possible for families.
While in the GPD program, veterans will receive several services, housing intervention, case management, life skills training, access to either prepared meals or food pantry items, transportation, and assistance with applying for VA and Social Security benefits.
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Physical Address
208 North Oak Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4: 30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4: 30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4: 30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4: 30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4: 30 pm;
Voice
Application process
Visit or call for information
Fee
None
Required documents
Must have documentation of active duty military status and proof of non-dishonorable discharge
Eligibility
Open to those who have served on active duty or who have been activated by presidential order (if a reservist); Prior to entry into the GPD program, veterans must accept a housing intervention such as: -- SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) -- HUD-VASH -- Subsidized housing -- Has a social worker representing them in negotiating with landlords on their behalf; Veterans are only allowed 3 GPD stays in a lifetime; Neither site is able to house sex offenders; Ineligible if discharged due to General Court Martial or if discharged dishonorably
Languages
English
Service area
Mclean County, Illinois
Agency info
SALVATION ARMY OF BLOOMINGTON
Offers to work with clients to identify barriers and move toward self sufficiency.