Fast Forward Housing Program 

Introduction

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Funded by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Fast Forward Housing Program provides housing support, employment training, and practical resources for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Midlands. Explore tools for finding housing, preparing to move in, building employment skills, using technology, and maintaining long-term housing stability. Click the links below to get started.
Support for Every Step of Your Housing Journey
The Housing Forward section is divided into two parts to support you throughout your housing journey. Getting Ready helps you search for housing, understand a lease, learn about tenants’ rights, explore renters insurance, and connect with community resources. 
Move Forward: Continue Your Journey provides guidance for moving in, budgeting, buying groceries, maintaining your home, finding employment, getting involved in the community, handling housing challenges, and accessing affordable technology. With information, training, and practical tools covering each stage of the process, VetVenue offers plenty of resources to help you find, establish, and maintain stable housing.

Getting Ready

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Finding the right place to live takes preparation. These resources can help you search for housing, understand your lease, protect your belongings, learn your rights as a tenant, and connect with local support. Explore the links below to feel more informed and confident throughout the rental process. 
Housing Search provides tips on where and how to look for available rentals in Columbia.
​Understanding a Lease breaks down common terms and what to look for before you sign.
​Renters Insurance explains what it is, why it's important, and how to find affordable coverage
Understanding Tenants' Rights helps you know what landlords can and can’t do, so you can advocate for yourself with confidence
​​Community Resources connects you with local support services that can assist with everything from food and transportation to legal help and job training.

Move Forward:​ Continue Your Journey 

Finding housing is an important milestone, but the journey does not end when you receive the keys. VetVenue offers practical information to help you settle into your new home, manage everyday responsibilities, stay connected to your community, and respond to challenges that may affect your housing stability.
Find help with budgeting, affordable groceries, cleaning, employment, community activities, and adjusting to your new home.
​Explore information about evictions, rebuilding after housing loss, affordable technology, internet access, and basic technology training.
Contact Us: 
(803) 343-2577
[email protected]