Veterans Forward’ receives $500K in funding from Labor Department

The “Veterans Forward” initiative of Maine has been established by Fedcap, Inc. to provide veterans, service members, and their families with critically needed support in emergency situations such as housing, substance use treatment, home heating assistance, food and clothing, and job training across the state of Maine. The program was launched thanks to $500,000 in funding received from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Organizers say that “Veterans Forward” is essential for veterans and their families given rising costs because of record inflation that has placed additional financial stress on many military families.

“We must do a better job of serving our heroes and their families who have sacrificed so much for their country and launching ‘Veterans Forward’ will help provide the support they deserve,” said Grant Collins, president of Fedcap, Inc. “Fedcap history is deeply rooted in serving service members, veterans, and their families, given we were founded by WWI veterans. This is another example of our commitment to improving the economic well-being of the people of Maine.”

Fedcap Inc. is based in McLean, Virgina and worked with the former Veterans Count Maine chapter, led by its treasurer, Dennis Brown of Windham and chapter secretary Todd Crawford of Raymond, to create the “Veterans Forward” organization.

“Fedcap welcomed us with open arms. Fedcap was quick to recognize this important need and immediately began putting the pieces together,” Brown said. We thank Fedcap for their dedication to our service members, veterans, and their families.”

To help kickstart the Veterans Forward program, the United States Department of Labor awarded Veterans Forward $500,000 to create a Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to help homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness gain stability, get training, and pursue high-earning careers in Maine’s leading industries.

For more information about, or to support Fedcap Maine’s Veterans Forward program visit https://fedcapmaine.org/veteransforward/.<