Project Action for Veterans
Primavera Foundation’s Project Action for Veterans (PAV) program provides case management and wrap-around services for housing stability for veterans and their families who are facing eviction or homelessness. Services address barriers that threaten the veteran’s and/or their family’s housing stability. PAV serves Pima, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz counties.
The program connects veterans to vital public and community resources. These include, but are not limited to:
- VA benefits
- Job training assistance
- Healthcare services
- Daily living services
- Personal financial planning
- Income support (TANF, disability benefits, etc.)
- Fiduciary and representative payee services
- Legal assistance
- Childcare
Process to Receive Veteran Support
For information on veteran support services, call us at (520) 308-3093. A Project Action for Veterans staff member will discuss eligibility criteria and schedule an in-person assesment.
On your first visit with an assessment team, you will be asked to provide the following documents. Do not rule yourself out if you are missing any of these documents. Let the staff member know at the time which documents you are missing and they will advise you on how to try to obtain them.
Documentation
- Valid ID/driver’s license
- DD214 or discharge status confirmed by Southern Arizona Veterans
- Social Security card for all household members
- Birth certificate(s) and school ID(s) for anyone under 18
- Lease agreement
- Eviction notice
- Landlord contact information
- Paystub or other proof of income for the past 30 days
- A copy of all of your bank statements for the last six months
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have served at least one-day active duty in the military, naval, air service, Reserves, National Guard or Merchant Marines, including basic training. National Guard must have Title 10.
- Must have a discharge or release status in any category other than “dishonorable” or under a general court martial.
- Must be experiencing homelessness, in foreclosure or facing eviction.
- Household income must be at or below federal limits, based on household size. Please see HUD guidelines below.
- Valid ID/driver’s license
- DD214 or discharge status confirmed by Southern Arizona Veterans
- Social Security card for all household members
- Birth certificate(s) and school ID(s) for anyone under 18
- Lease agreement
- Eviction notice
- Landlord contact information
- Paystub or other proof of income for the past 30 days
- A copy of all of your bank statements for the last six months
- Must have served at least one-day active duty in the military, naval, air service, Reserves, National Guard or Merchant Marines, including basic training. National Guard must have Title 10.
- Must have a discharge or release status in any category other than “dishonorable” or under a general court martial.
- Must be experiencing homelessness, in foreclosure or facing eviction.
- Household income must be at or below federal limits, based on household size. Please see HUD guidelines below.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please reach out to Pima (520) 308-3093 or Rural (520) 302-6596 offices. Rural counties served are: Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz.
Does your income fall at or below the HUD Income Limit by Family Size? Check the latest chart here:
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html
Contact
Open Monday through Friday
- 8 a.m. – Noon 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Closed for Lunch: Noon – 1 p.m.
Pima/Tucson Office
- (520) 308-3093
- ssvfintake@primavera.org
- 3504 S. 6th Ave., Ste. 150
Tucson, AZ 85713
Sierra Vista Rural Office (Serves Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz counties).
- (520) 302-6596
- ruralssvfintake@primavera.org
- 1838 Paseo San Luis, Room #17
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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Project Action for Veterans News
Orlando’s Path to StabilityThrough a collaborative effort between Honor Charity and Primavera, Navy veteran Orlando received critical vehicle repairs that prevented a cycle of financial crisis and potential homelessness. This timely intervention allowed him to maintain his income while pursuing a long-term career in Information Technology.Click Here to Read Orlando’s StoryVeterans Day 5K Raises Funds for Primavera’s Project Action for VeteransPrimavera staff joined over 400 participants in the Everyone Runs TMC Veterans Day 5K, raising more than $2,300 plus a matching grant to support the Project Action for Veterans program.Read More HereHOPE in the Park Brings Community Resources Together for Unsheltered Individuals and FamiliesPrimavera joined local partners at the HOPE in the Park resource fair to provide vital services—ranging from housing and VA benefits to health screenings—as part of a collaborative effort by Tucson Homeless Connect and the City of Tucson to support neighbors experiencing homelessness.Click HereProject Action for Veterans Expands Services for VeteransPrimavera’s Project Action for Veterans has expanded its impact by moving its rural office to the Warrior Healing Center in Sierra Vista to offer a one-stop resource hub, while simultaneously launching 20 new housing vouchers and integrated VA substance abuse support to streamline the path to permanent housing.Click HereVeteran gets back on his feet, thanks to Project Action for VeteransPrimavera’s Project Action for Veterans saw a 24% increase in participants last year, providing life-saving intervention for veterans like Marine Corps veteran Michael, who overcame housing insecurity and addiction to regain his independence and family connections.Click HerePrimavera’s Project Action for Veterans Featured in “The Giving Project – Doing Well by Doing Good”Project Action for Veterans was featured in KGUN’s “The Giving Project,” a partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona that highlighted the program’s success in helping veterans like Army Veteran Gabriel Lopez overcome unexpected crises and regain their stability.Click Here
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“I entered the program as a survivor of domestic violence determined to create a safe and stable future for myself and my child. Despite significant financial and personal challenges, including the high cost of childcare, I remained committed to achieving self-sufficiency.
I was approved for the program and provided ongoing support throughout my journey. With temporary childcare assistance and continued case management, I secured employment with Raytheon, saved money, and obtained stable housing through a one-year lease.
I exited the program with stable housing, steady employment, and renewed confidence. My journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the lasting impact of PAV’s housing-focused services in helping Veterans rebuild their lives.”
NancyPAV Participant
“Primavera made me feel so confident as a veteran and a single mom of a three-year-old. They were so positive and helpful to me. I have a home now and I’m not struggling anymore. It’s a blessing, truly!”
SamanthaPAV Participant (Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy)
“Project Action for Veterans helped me so much that I want to show others how they could get help, too.”
Alfonso served four years in the Air Force and 16 years in the Air National Guard. He lost his wife to cancer, was laid off from work after 20 years, lost his home, and he became injured.
He was relieved when Primavera’s Project Action for Veterans program helped him secure housing and connected him to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the grief counseling and health care that he needed.
Alsonso Escalante L.
CARF Accreditation
Primavera Foundation is committed to maintaining high standards for our business practices. Primavera demonstrates this commitment through its three-year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation for the Project Action for Veterans program.
Our CARF accreditation, which runs through early 2027, shows that we have demonstrated a commitment to encouraging feedback, continuously improving services, enhancing performance and managing risk. It means Project Action for Veterans participants and their families can be confident our services will focus on their unique needs.
Accreditation involves an in-depth review and onsite survey, in which an organization must demonstrate substantial conformance to CARF standards. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.