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Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) - Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF)

165 Amber Lane, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

On public transportation route.

Eligible veteran is a person who served in the active military, naval or air services and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. A Reservist can also be considered eligible if activated during "War time" or in a "State of Emergency" and deployed out of State. Income guidelines: Household income does not exceed 50% of area median income. Call for information.
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (Closed for lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm).

Call the office and contact representative for Veteran's programming.

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Description

Helps end veteran homelessness by providing housing stability to homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. The goal of the program is to promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran families who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing. Support outreach, casemanagement and other flexible assistance to rapidly re-house Veterans who become homeless or prevent Veterans from becoming homeless.

Providing organization

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)

While its original mission has not changed, CEO's approach to the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations has evolved over time. Recent changes in public policy have transformed the face of poverty from the "welfare dependent" to the "working poor." Recognizing the growing rates of child poverty in our community, CEO has added child- and family-centered services while sustaining and expanding its support for the independence of the aged and disabled. In addition to its highly regarded, multi-faceted response to basic human needs, CEO has become a recognized leader in energy conservation and environmental technologies that will lessen the effects of poverty in the future. As the new century unfolds, CEO is engaging business and faith communities in striving for flexible, local solutions to the challenges of poverty in Northeast Pennsylvania.