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Thousands of homeless Veterans have been given a permanent place to live and help returning to life thanks to HUD-VASH program. Learn how it works and what you can do to help.
The VA2K focuses on promoting active lifestyles and provides VA employees, Veterans and community members the opportunity to enjoy a short two-kilometer (approximately 1.2 miles) walk.
“With E-Donate, VA can easily accept financial donations to help Veterans in need, making it a win-win partnership for those looking for a fast and convenient way to support Veterans.”
The point-in-time count is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual effort to estimate the number of Americans, including Veterans, who are without safe, stable housing.
To combat homelessness, individuals all over the United States are finding unique, grassroots solutions to secure housing for the Veterans in their communities.
The Cabin in the Woods project is located at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine, and is designed to shelter and care for homeless Veterans in a safe and supportive community.
“It's more than just about having somewhere to sleep. It’s about having somewhere where I feel safe; it’s about having somewhere I feel supported; it’s about being a part of something.”
As someone who previously experienced homelessness, this Army Veteran can relate to the difficulty some have after leaving the military: “I understand that transitioning to civilian life can be a challenge. Many homeless Veterans are isolated and vulnerable.”
Moving a Veteran from homelessness into a permanent home should ideally be a quick process. Yet the reality is that it sometimes takes a few weeks, or months, to transition a Veteran to an identified housing unit.
“We are proud to be a part of the 100 Million Healthier Lives effort,” said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. “Veterans benefit when they have government working collaboratively with their state and local governments along with community and non-profit organizations. We are happy to do everything that we can to help reach the goal of a healthy lifestyle for our Veterans by 2020, if not before.”
Late last year, the Columbus VA medical center began hosting job fairs and hiring events where employers can disseminate information and interview homeless Veterans who have applied in advance or that day.