GRANT PER DIEM BRIDGE TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM (GPD) FOR VETERANS

GRANT PER DIEM BRIDGE TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM (GPD) FOR VETERANS | SALVATION ARMY OF BLOOMINGTON

208 North Oak Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Eligibility

Open to those who have served on active duty or who have been activated by presidential order (if a reservist); Prior to entry into the GPD program, veterans must accept a housing intervention such as: - SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) - HUD-VASH - Subsidized housing - Has a social worker representing them in negotiating with landlords on their behalf; Veterans are only allowed 3 GPD stays in a lifetime; Neither site is able to house sex offenders; Ineligible if discharged due to General Court Martial or if discharged dishonorably

Required documents

Must have documentation of active duty military status and proof of non-dishonorable discharge

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4: 30 pm Tue 8 am - 4: 30 pm Wed 8 am - 4: 30 pm Thu 8 am - 4: 30 pm Fri 8 am - 4: 30 pm

(309) 829-9476

Voice

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/bloomington

Languages

English

Application process

Visit or call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Mclean County, Illinois

Description

Temporary housing for veterans for up to 90 days while they find and secure permanent housing. Can currently house 11 male veterans in Lincoln and 9 male or female veterans in Bloomington. Limited accommodations possible for families.

While in the GPD program, veterans will receive several services, housing intervention, case management, life skills training, access to either prepared meals or food pantry items, transportation, and assistance with applying for VA and Social Security benefits.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/02/2025

Data provided by

211 Iowa UWCI

What's Here

Transitional Housing/Shelter

Providing organization

SALVATION ARMY OF BLOOMINGTON

Offers to work with clients to identify barriers and move toward self sufficiency.