As a doctor, I learned that data on a chart […]
What do Virginia, New Orleans and Houston all have in common? They are among the growing list of localities that have ended Veteran homelessness.
During the late night of Jan. 25, into the early morning of January 26, I participated in the Point-in-Time Count, an annual count on a single night of individuals in a community who are experiencing homelessness, led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) local continuum of care. These one-night snapshot counts provide VA, HUD and communities with data they need to understand the number Veterans who are homeless so localized plans can be developed to address homelessness. As part of a small team, I headed out on foot with local volunteers to identify individuals, including Veterans, who were experiencing homelessness – unsheltered - on the streets of the City of Baltimore, Maryland.
This week, I am joining volunteers across the country to […]
Secretary Bob McDonald walked the streets of LA’s Skid Row […]
Grants available to current grantees seeking renewal Building on President […]
#569 February 10 & 17, 2014 This week’s stories in […]