Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that provides homeless veterans, or those at risk of being homeless, and their families with housing assistance and a network of supportive organizations to alleviate the obstacles and provide security for the future. We are dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in Minnesota by building a unified system of resources and relationships driven by our passion to give back to those who served us first. In the past 3 years, MACV has responded to have 10,000 request for support in housing Minnesota Veterans. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Some of the homeless veterans MACV serves are placed into its transitional housing program. The Transitional Housing program is designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24 months. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE MACV assists homeless veterans and provides supportive services to prevent homelessness (for veterans and their families). Services can include direct payments to assist with rental assistance, transportation, utilities, food/clothing, car repairs and are evaluated on a case by case basis during initial intake process. EMPLOYMENT MACV provides homeless veterans with jobs assistance and related supportive services. CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE Legal concerns with the most critical impact on a veteran’s employability are served first. To successfully address a homeless veteran’s legal issues while not duplicating services already available, MACV has established community partnerships with community service organizations and law firms. Vetlaw utilizes new, unique approaches to increase employment and job retention. The program removes barriers impacting stabilized living and employment by directly addressing, and removing, a multitude of legal issues homeless veterans face.