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SLATE pursues grants to expand veteran and reentry services; receives $250,000 MO Heroes award and applies for CDA and foundation funds
Summary
SLATE reported a $250,000 state grant for the MO Heroes veterans program (administered by EDSI), applied to the Community Development Administration for $57,000 to formalize the Prisoner Prosperity Program, and submitted a $50,000 application to the St. Louis Community Foundation to expand wraparound services.
SLATE staff reported multiple grant developments intended to expand services for veterans and people returning from incarceration. Connie Johnson, a SLATE staff member, said the State of Missouri granted $250,000 for the MO Heroes program, which will support military veterans and spouses and will be administered by EDSI on SLATE’s behalf.
Staff also said SLATE applied to the Community Development Administration (CDA) for $57,000 to formally…
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