homeless Veteran

Esther Frias shares her story of service, struggle, sobriety and finding stability through VA homeless programs.

Veteran homelessness isn’t always visible, and understanding its many forms can help connect those experiencing homelessness with vital VA support.

When Navy Veteran Philip Lord was released from prison, he had nowhere to go until VA homeless programs found Lord a place to live and a job.

Former homeless Coast Guard Veteran Patrick Thrasher gets housing assistance and cleaning services through HUD-VASH.

Billy Truesdell joined the Navy to escape his home. After homeless days, he found the place he belongs most: helping other Veterans.

Veteran Donald Bowman was surprised when VA offered to provide him with an e-bike for his commute to work. And ended his homelessness, too.

Homeless off and on for 30 years, Army Veteran finally takes his son advice, goes to VA and receives benefits he earned…and a place to live.

A VA peer support specialist asked a homeless man if he was a Veteran. Days later, he was enrolled in VA health care and in his own apartment.

VA police officer Paul Hicks had just finished his shift when his wife called, leading him on a quest to help a homeless Veteran.

Veteran Mike Onrubia tells of his struggles and how VA’s Compensated Work Therapy program saved him. He now works for VA.

When this Marine Veteran was homeless, VA found him a home. After a house fire, VA was there again with programs for senior Veterans.

After 6 years in the Marine Corps, Mike found transition to civilian life difficult. He ended up homeless, living in his car, but turned his life around with VA programs for homeless Vets.