Objective

My objective is to lead an initative that conducts a comprehensive analysis of government funding for veterans' support programs and suggests recommendations for more efficient and comprehensive assistance. The initiative will specifically asses the services offered by the Thresholds SSVF program and explore how funding can be optimized to better serve veteran families who are homeless or at risk for imminent and have very low income.


Description

I am deeply concerned about the challenges faced by veterans, particulary those who have served in iraq and Afghanistan. My aim is to one day lead an initative to analyze and improve government funding for veterans' support programs, including initiative like the Thresholds Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.


Project Tasks

  1. Data Collection: Gather data on the services offered by the Thresholds SSVF program, including the roles of the program director, SSVF program manager, SSVF assistant program manager, community support workers, intake coordinator, housing locator financial specialist healthcare navigator, and employment specialist.
  2. Funding Analysis: Examine the existing government funding allocated to the Thresholds SSVF program and evaluate how it aligns with their services, particulay for veteran families with very low income.
  3. Resource Allocation Assesssment: Investigate how the current funds are allocated among the various services provided by the SSVF program, such as linkage to VA and public benefits , case management, budgeting assistance, housing location, counseling serviices, and employment assistance.
  4. Identify Funding Needs: Calculate the potential funding needs for the SSVF program to ensure comprehensive assistance to veteran families, particularly those at risk of homelessness. Determine any gaps in funding.
  5. Adocacy Strategy: Create an advocacy startegy to communicate to relevant government agencies and officals. Develop a plan for building public awareness and support for the SSVF program.
  6. Recommendations for improved Funding: Develop a set of recommendations that address funding gaps and propose ways to enhance government support for the Thresholds SSVF program. Calculate potential budget incresases and reallocations.
  7. Evaluation and impact Assessment: Establish metrics to measure the impact of any proposed changes in government funding and ensure they lead to improved support for veteran families served by the Thresholds SSVF program.

Leadership Aspects

As the project leader for this future intitative, I will display effective leadership skills throughout the project, including the ability to: