Alan Kennedy

Experienced management professional/military Veteran and 10+ years of proven experience in working with veterans. Possess a background in Supportive Service for Veteran Families derived from Case Management and team lead. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts degree, and formal professional development training/mentoring in the United States Navy.

Startup Founder - Provisions4Patriots - Savannah, GA

(2014-01)

Federally recognized non-profit. Collect items for homeless veterans for donation to organizations, non-profits, and facilities with a shared mission. Continued mission of supporting homeless veterans in Savannah, Georgia via donations to non-profit partners and outreach organizations.

• Donated socks and items to the Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina Veterans Administration Hospital
• Developed relationships with Non-profit Organizations, Faith based groups, Veterans Organizations and national businesses to promote Provisions4Patriots
• Non-Profit allows for donors to receive tax deductions for all donations
• Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors
• Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors
• Outreach programs in Savannah, Georgia to donated 800 pairs of boots to homeless veterans
• Outreach event for veterans, their families, and active duty service men and women donating footwear, socks, and clothing
• Analyzed current business plan, identified inefficiencies in existing processes, and tracked performance following implementation of improvements

SSVF Case Management Team Lead - Changing Homelessness, INC - Jacksonville, FL

(2025-12 - 2026-07)

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and leadership to the case management team of 4-6 case managers
• Oversee 2 week training plan for new case managers
• Review weekly exit requests from case management team to determine the exit destination for the client and household
• Review case management recertifications to ensure client meets financial eligibility (AMI)
• Review weekly reports to provide case management team with client information related to no contact within 30 days, exits not exited from HMIS, and move in not entered in HMIS
• Assist Case Managers with problem solving, conflict resolution with property managers and clients, TFA guidance, and monthly 1 on 1 meetings
• Meet with Case Management Team monthly to update case managers on important initiatives and/or news requiring their understanding

SSVF Case Manager - Changing Homelessness, INC - Jacksonville, FL

(2024-05 - 2025-12)

• Provide case management services to caseload ranging from 20-48 veterans
• Create specific housing stability plan aimed at every clients different needs, barriers, and strengths
• Creating appropriate discharge/exit plans that supports the self-sufficiency/housing stability
• Accept referrals within 24 hours of assignment in order to enroll and conduct intake appointments for each veteran
• Enter and maintain up-to-date and accurate information related to clients housing stability plan, including occupancy, move outs, changes in income and household makeup, and update client information into Homeless Management Information System within 24 hours
• Communicate with current and perspective property managers regarding the SSVF Program to expand availability and vacancies to clients

SSVF Case Manager - Changing Homelessness, INC - Savannah, Georgia

(2023-03 - 2024-05)

• Provide case management services to caseload ranging from 20-28 veterans
• Create specific housing stability plan aimed at every clients different needs, barriers, and strengths
• Creating appropriate discharge/exit plans that supports the self-sufficiency/housing stability
• Accept referrals within 24 hours of assignment in order to enroll and conduct intake appointments for each veteran
• Enter and maintain up-to-date and accurate information related to clients housing stability plan, including occupancy, move outs, changes in income and household makeup, and update client information into Homeless Management Information System within 24 hours
• Communicate with current and perspective property managers regarding the SSVF Program to expand availability and vacancies to client

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies - Montclair State University