Formerly homeless veterans share successes at “listening visit” with Florida Congressman
Florida Veterans share personal stories overcoming homelessness in "listening visit" with U.S. Congressman.
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Year: 2021
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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…
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Former VA Secretary in Broward County for Opening of Veteran Service Center and a Plan to End Chronic Veteran Homelessness
Local nonprofit sets goal to replicate Miami-Dade’s 2018 end to chronic veteran homelessness in nearby Broward. Broward County will host…
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For Homeless Veterans, One-Stop Shop is Changing and Saving Lives
For homeless veterans, VA one-stop shops are rapidly getting them the help they've earned and deserve. VA professionals say the…
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Inspired by 9/11, teen became a Marine, fought, and returned to lead battle against veteran homelessness
Inspired by 9/11, a Florida teen became a Marine, fought in the war on terror, and came home to lead…
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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…
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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…
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‘A Family Like Ours’: Portraits of Gay Fatherhood
The New York Times reviews a book of photography featuring the intimate moments of queer dads in America.
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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.
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Marriage of 72 years still going strong despite pandemic separation
Their 72-year marriage weathered many storms before the pandemic. After long separation, John and Kay Doyle are happy to be…
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Essence of care training turns close relationships into help, healing
The number of people impacted by trauma has grown exponentially. Essence of care training turns close relationships into help and…
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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…
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Gender inequalities for homeless female veterans
It’s not just in the military that women may have to work harder to achieve similar results and benefits to…
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Once Living Under a Bridge, Army Veteran Has a New Lease on Life
Army Veteran Alex Sangster was barely staying alive under a Fort Lauderdale bridge. Help from local law enforcement, community partners…