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Operation Reveille in Birmingham
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![]() If the veteran is ready and a home is provided on the same day, local nonprofits help with furniture and household items. |
In Birmingham, Operation Reveille started two years ago as an alliance between HUD and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The purpose of Operation Reveille is to create a one stop center where homeless veterans can get information and assistance not only with housing but with a wide range of social services as well. The housing assistance component is administered by the Birmingham Housing Authority with HUD-VASH vouchers. This program combines Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance for homeless veterans, with case management and clinical services provided by the VA at medical centers and community-based outreach clinics.
This year the event took place on May 9th; 25 veterans participated. By the end of the day, 22 veterans had completed all the steps needed and received keys to their new homes. Several local non-profits were on hand to help with household items and furniture; resolving minor legal issues; counseling services and life counseling.
A key component of this year's success was an increase in the number of participating landlords. This was generated in part by a Landlord Conference put on by a local VASH Taskforce and the City of Birmingham.
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