Program:
Service Center
- Budget:
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$213,741
- Category:
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- Population Served:
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Homeless
Program Description:
In addition to being the entry point into all OSDN programs, the Veteran Service Center provides assistance including personal ID needs, referrrals to appropriate community agencies, Veterans benefit information, a reliable mail service, DD 214s, military records assistance, clothing and personal care items. Our programs continue to expand to meet the needs of Veterans and their families. All services are provided at no cost to the Veteran.
Program Long-Term Success:
The ultimate goal is move homeless veterans to self suffiecent living in permanent housing.
Program Short-Term Success:
Our Service Center provides not only a hot cup of coffee but assistance with basic needs, i.e. personal care items, dry socks, warm coats, and shoes. They also receive referrals to appropriate agencies for housing assistance, obtaining ID cards, military records and VA benefits.
Program Success Monitored by:
The program is monitored by daily recording of activities and services provided to veterans.
Program Success Examples:
Last year, 29 homeless veterans were assisted by OSDN in obtaining permanent housing and budgeting to pay for this housing.
Program:
Employment Services
- Budget:
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$427,482
- Category:
-
- Population Served:
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Homeless
Program Description:
Provide more than 400 veterans annually with employment related services, including - job readiness-training classes, resume preparation, mock interviews, employment search, basic computer training and all the necessary support to obtain and maintain employment (bus passes, uniforms, clothing, tools, etc.). Our goal is Job Retention. We endeavor to place veterans in jobs where they can excel, and where they will truly enjoy working. Our office is equipped with all the current administrative and computer support necessary to assist them in their job search - multiple phones, copy and fax machines and computers. We make copies of their resumes for them as well as fax or e-mail them to prospective employers. All of our support for veterans is free. During the last ten years, Operation Stand Down Nashville, Inc has developed a well-earned reputation with employers throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee because they have discovered the value of hiring veterans. Employers enjoy working with OSDN because they know veterans want to work. We work closely with employers to recommend veterans who are fully qualified for their positions. This helps us fulfill our vision of helping the community reestablish ties with its veterans.
Program Long-Term Success:
The program’s long term goal is to ensure the veteran sustain employment to continue toward their path to economic self sufficiency. The training program consist of leadership development opportunities; occupational skill training, and assess of supportive services.
Our primary long term goal is to assist veterans to constantly upgrade their skills and be aware of the latest trends and technologies in their profession. We will also offer Resume Writing Clinics where our clients can create a function resume, cover letter and thank you letter.
Program Short-Term Success:
The short term goal of the program is to help veterans successfully reintegrate into their perspective communities. Veterans who are employed make an easier transition towards economic self sufficiency. This program helps veterans with life transition job search strategies and employment placement. This program can also assist veterans with short term training to enhance their skills by providing high quality employemnt training.
Our primary goal is to promote key strategies to assist in fostering economic liberty for individuals and families working to achieve the American Dream.
Daily employment classes and training are conducted for small groups of veterans which reinforces the individualized training focus. Our goal is to help our veterans establish good work habits. We have observed that skills are learned through simulation of a business setting. All training is integrated to include work place know-how, work preparedness, good attendance and punctuality, and job placement. Veterans receive the training until they are successfully employed.
Program Success Monitored by:
Clients are tracked by OSDN at 30, 60, 90 and 270 days from job placement. Employment verified with personal phone calls to employor and employee.
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Program:
Transitional Housing Program
- Budget:
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$501,777
- Category:
-
- Population Served:
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Homeless
Program Description:
OSDN provides transitional housing for honorably discharged men and women veterans dealing with addictive and controlling issues in their life who have asked for help. A crucual part of our Transitional Housing Program is required daily participation in supportive meetings in the community as aftercare for substance abuse and other addictive issues. Our holistic approach utilizes a home setting that provises a safe, structured and secure enviroment. Professioanl, supportive case management is provided on a 1:10 ratio. Veterans serving veterans is our key to success.
Program Long-Term Success:
The long term success of our Transitional Housing Program is for our clients to live clean, sober and responsibly in their community after discharge from our program.
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
Clients are followed for 30, 60, 90 and 120 days after discharge. Case managers try to make contact with former THP clients on a monthly basis with follow-up notes made in client records.
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Program:
Operation Stand Down Annual Event
- Budget:
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$43,000
- Category:
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Human Services, General/Other
- Population Served:
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Homeless
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Homeless
Program Description:
Annualy, a major three day event is held to inform and provide social support services for Veterans who are homeless. During this Stand Down event, Veterans receive medical, dental and vision screenings, direct contact with local social service agency representatives, clothing and legal services. In addition, they are provided good food, entertainment, and above all, a safe enviroment. For many, attending the Stand Down Event is the first step in their new jouiney in life. The 19th Annual Stand Down Event will be held on November 3, 4, and 5, 2011, at the TPS Complex in Nashville.
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Program:
Thrift Store
- Budget:
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- Category:
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- Population Served:
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Program Description:
The store provides on-the-job training for Veterans who wish to learn the retail industry. Proceeds from the Thrift Store is used to support OSDN in its continuoius effort to assist Veterans. The Thrift STore is open from 10 am until 6pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
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