The non-profit is contracted to provide the room and board; no labor exemption is granted.
In fact, the Veterans sign an agreement with the non-profit upon entering the VA GPD program that is an acknowledgment that the services are free.
Services. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) provides emergency shelter servicesto individuals
who are homeless. "I understand there is no cost for my residency in the VRQ transitional housing program. I will be receiving
free room and board." Although we do not charge fees for the services provided, you are responsible for your transportation to
appointments, work, etc. You have been provided with a list of our rules. If the rules are broken, services provided you maybe
altered or terminated.
The the non-profit designed their own VA GPD own program and over the years evolved into requiring labor without pay from the Veterans.
