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Chairman says county has five additional HUD‑VASH vouchers, urges referrals for homeless veterans
Summary
At its Feb. 5 meeting, the Harford County Commission on Veterans’ Affairs was told the county has five additional HUD‑VASH vouchers and that residents and VSOs should refer homeless veterans to the Director of Housing and Community Services, Chairman Bob Brown said.
Chairman Bob Brown told the Harford County Commission on Veterans’ Affairs on Feb. 5 that the county received five additional HUD‑VASH vouchers and urged commission members and veterans service organizations to refer homeless veterans so housing needs can be addressed through the county program.
Brown reported the Commission received 28 assistance requests in November, listing 9 for benefits and claims, 2 for housing, 6 for healthcare, 3 for financial help, 4 for taxes, 1 for food insecurity and 3 for employment. He said the Director of Housing and Community Services is the focal point for housing placements and that, when Harford County cannot place a veteran locally, Baltimore Station will transport male veterans to available facilities outside the county. Brown asked members who know of veterans in need to contact his office so the Commission and county staff can follow up.
The Commission’s record does not include a formal vote or a roll‑call tally on housing-related directives at this meeting. The Chair also said some Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) can assist with placements and services and encouraged members to use their VSO contacts to find housing solutions. The Commission indicated ongoing coordination with county housing staff but did not specify next procedural steps beyond referral and follow-up.
