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 [...]
VA Programs: Supportive Services for Veteran Families
VA Programs: Supportive Services for Veteran Families In talking about the myriad issues faced by veterans, it's important to remember that most veterans are part of an interconnected network of [...]
Veteran Experiences: Gulf War Veterans
The First Gulf War, also commonly referred to as Operation Desert Storm, was a short international conflict that took place in Iraq after the country invaded Kuwait in August [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]