Myths and Misconceptions About Homelessness
Myths and Misconceptions About Homelessness In January 2020, the total number of homeless people in the United States was estimated to be 580,466—more than half a million. Still, in spite [...]
VA Programs: Financial Resources
VA Programs: Financial Resources Financial stability is an important component of a successful, happy life. Unfortunately, many of the factors that commonly affect veterans—including substance abuse, lack of financial literacy, [...]
VA Programs: Mental Health Resources
VA Programs: Mental Health Resources Veterans who have endured the trauma of war and/or the stresses of reintegrating into the civilian world may be at a greater risk for PTSD, [...]
Veteran Experiences: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom
Veteran Experiences: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom The Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were both part of the larger Global War on Terror, which was sparked by the terrorist attacks [...]
How To Give Back to Your Community
How To Give Back to Your Community Community connection is an essential part of our overall health and well-being. And yet, it's in danger. Experts agree that loneliness and isolation [...]
VA Programs: Employment Resource
VA Programs: Employment Resource When it comes to addressing and preventing homelessness among veterans, employment is one of the most impactful and effective factors. Veterans with a steady job are [...]
VA Programs: Health Resources
VA Programs: Health Resources Injuries and medical issues (whether service-related or not) can have a huge impact on the lives of veterans, as can the process of finding and paying [...]
Veteran Experiences: Vietnam Veterans
Veteran Experiences: Vietnam Veterans In many ways, the Vietnam War was a formative part of United States history. For example, it was the first widely televised war, meaning that [...]
Resources for Veterans
Resources for Veterans Whether you're a veteran in need or a Good Samaritan looking for ways to provide help for homeless veterans, these resources are a great starting point for [...]
The Dangers of Homelessness for Veterans
The Dangers of Homelessness for Veterans Previously, we've written about many of the factors that are known to cause and/or perpetuate homelessness among veterans. In this article, we'll shift our [...]
