The Case for ‘Homing’ – Why Activists Should Embrace New Language in Fight Against Homelessness
Advocates called on housing activists to embrace "homing" as opposed to "housing" at a gathering in Washington, D.C.
Struggling to recruit, homelessness service providers face hiring challenges
Recruiting and hiring challenges are particularly severe for programs serving homeless populations. Vacant positions are hindering services.
“Broken Trust” impacts veterans willingness to seek help from Department of Veterans Affairs, even during crisis
The greatest challenge reaching, engaging, and serving homeless and at-risk veterans is often the "broken trust" they've felt towards the VA for years or even decades.
Mental Health America Honorees Advancing Wellness, Care and Recovery
Mental Health America honors nine Floridians leading advances in wellness, care, and recovery with 2023 Exceptional People Impacting the Community awards.
After decade in prison, Air Force veteran embraces help and hope for a better future
After decade in prison, former Air Force medic embraces help and hope for a better future.
VA Program Helps World War II Veteran Facing Eviction in Florida
A 99-year-old World War II veteran was facing eviction in Broward County, Florida when he reached out to Purpose Built Families Foundation's SSVF program, Operation Sacred Trust, last week.
Who Were America’s Homeless and At-Risk Veterans in 2021
Who were America's homeless and at-risk Veterans in 2021? In South Florida, they were overwhelmingly single men with one or more disabilities who had served in the Army.
Cops helping veterans get benefits, housing, and off the streets
For homeless veterans, a run-in with a local cop may be their best hope for a better future if they follow Officer Shawn Keechle's example.
On Independence Day, Honoring Those Who Were Too Often Forgotten
Eleven months after completing a 15-year prison term and finding himself homeless once more, a US Army Vietnam Veteran saw some of his biggest dreams come true before he died.…
Marriage, family problems leading many veterans to homelessness
Marriage and family problems are leading many veterans to homelessness. VA and its partners are helping veterans strengthen relationships.
Trauma of homelessness grows as more Americans losing homes
The trauma of homelessness is increasing as more Americans are losing their homes. A program that follows the science is sharing what works.
Veterans Day: Celebrating the Extraordinary
Veterans Day is a celebration of the extraordinary. Matthew Ramasir serves on the frontline helping fellow Veterans overcome homelessness.
Overcoming homelessness, Miami Veteran is ready for fresh start at life, love
The former New Yorker who’d known the good life in Yonkers and Miami became homeless on the streets of his own community, sleeping on the cement in front of a…
Veteran, 74, becomes homeless in Fort Lauderdale after 33 years at same apartment
A 74-year-old Army veteran became homeless in Broward County recently after 33 years at the same apartment. Fortunately, the help this Florida senior urgently needed was looking for him.
Like Norman Cooper III, Every Homeless Veteran Has a Name, Story and Dreams that Can Still Come True
Before he knew it, Norman Cooper III, a decorated Army Veteran, had lost it all. His career, money, marriage, and the family to which he'd long been devoted were gone…
New Approaches Help Veterans Maintain Housing
The Veterans Administration's $50 million Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) grant aims at funding innovative approaches and replicable best practices to alleviate and prevent homelessness among very low-income veterans.…