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Federal grant to help homeless veterans get jobs

Goodwill of Central Illinois in Peoria is getting a federal grant to help homeless veterans.  Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced the $200,000 in funding through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration program.  The money will help pay for programs that help find jobs for homeless veterans. Possible services include occupational and classroom training, and job placement assistance.