Commission on Economic Opportunity

Donate
Veterans

Serving Those Who Served.

Through our veterans programs, CEO helps veterans and their families secure stable housing, access supportive services, and find meaningful employment opportunities. From rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention to job training and reintegration assistance, we’re committed to providing the care, respect, and resources our veterans deserve — helping them rebuild with dignity and stability.

Inquire About resources

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Helping Veterans and Their Families Find Stability and Housing

The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) provides the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF) through funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This program is designed to help end veteran homelessness by offering case management and supportive services to low-income Veterans and their families across 15 counties in Northeast Pennsylvania.

SSVF focuses on rapid re-housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness and also offers homelessness prevention assistance for Veterans at risk of losing their housing. Program eligibility was expanded during COVID-19 to support Veterans facing financial hardship.

Eligibility Requirements

Veteran Status
An eligible Veteran is someone who served in the active military, naval, or air service and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Reservists may also qualify if they were activated during wartime or a declared State of Emergency and deployed out of state.

Income Guidelines
Household income must be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income.

Permanent Housing Status
A very low-income Veteran family is considered to be “occupying permanent housing” if they meet one of the following:

  1. Currently in permanent housing and at risk of becoming literally homeless without assistance.
  2. Literally homeless, but able to move into permanent housing within 90 days with program support.
  3. Literally homeless after leaving permanent housing within the past 90 days to seek housing that better meets their needs.
How SSVF Supports Veterans

The program works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Centers, Continuums of Care, and other local, regional, state, and federal partners to ensure Veterans receive coordinated, effective support.

Proof of Veteran status and income is required to receive financial assistance.

Contact the SSVF Program

Kermit Douglas
(570) 826-0510
kdouglas@ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org

CEO provides the Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program (SSVF) through funding from United States Department of Veterans Affairs.