As Pandemic Recedes, More Veterans Face Homelessness
Activists are reporting dramatic increases in the number of military veterans reaching out for emergency housing assistance.
Purpose Built Families CEO Seth Eisenberg Says Prevention Key to Overcoming Veteran Housing Challenges
Purpose Built Families Foundation's Chairman & CEO Seth Eisenberg talks about ending veteran homelessness.
“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…
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.
As more veterans face homelessness and housing challenges, nonprofits struggle to keep up
As more veterans face homelessness, nonprofits are struggling to keep up.
VA Grants Help Nonprofits Surge Resources for Florida Veterans
Twelve nonprofits have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to surge resources for homeless and at-risk…
Fort Lauderdale Helping Homeless Veterans
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis highlighted the City's commitment to ending Veteran homelessness in a meeting with homeless Veterans.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Veterans Day: Celebrating the Extraordinary
Veterans Day is a celebration of the extraordinary. Matthew Ramasir serves on the frontline helping fellow Veterans overcome homelessness.
Beating Homelessness, Veterans Help Others Get Benefits They’ve Earned
Veterans who have overcome homelessness are helping others get VA benefits and permanent housing.
Veterans Hard Hit by Coronavirus Need Help
Military veterans have been hard hit by coronavirus. Those serving on the frontlines are urging homeowners and banks to open…
Living Stories of Valor and Sacrifice on the Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice
On the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, four Korean war era Veterans who overcame homelessness talk about their memories…
Army veteran was sleeping in Walmart parking lot to be close to mom
Being close to mom in a South Florida nursing home meant sleeping in a Walmart parking lot. Fortunately, this Army…
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…
Homelessness Challenging Florida’s Post-9/11 Veterans
"Every conversation around me, people were saying, 'This is real. This is real.' And then I see the news caption,…
Veteran Overcomes Loss, Finds His Direction Home
After 20 years in the Army, former First Sgt. Eddie Miller was in and out of addiction, homeless on the…
Help Needed to End Veteran Homelessness
Fifteen homeless Veteran families will have a chance to move into permanent housing at next weekend's Miami Homeless Veterans Stand…
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…
Ending homelessness for Veterans is not just about housing – healthy, stable relationships matter too
Ending homeless for America's veterans is not just about stable, affordable housing. Evidence-based skills training for creating and sustaining healthy,…
From the Trenches of South Florida, Cedric Halyard is Ending Homelessness for America’s Veteran Families
Cedric Halyard, Director of Veteran Outreach for Operation Sacred Trust, overcame homelessness and addictions after returning from deployment in Operation…
Miguel Marquez: “No Veteran Left Behind”
"More than one Veteran has talked about having it all one day and then finding himself living on the streets,…
Brother’s Struggles Inspires Service to Veterans
After four years of Army service, including deployment to the Middle East, Gabby Cornett saw the lasting impact on her…
Denise Martino Starts Homeless South Florida Veterans on Path to Lasting Housing Stability
With a husband who is a Veteran and stepson currently deployed to Afghanistan, Denise Martino can relate to the unique…
Juan Garcia: No Greater Honor Then Serving Veterans
Juan Garcia lived through his mother's struggles as a single-parent while his father was serving in the Korean War. While…
Clifford Johnson Shares Experience Overcoming Homelessness, Addiction to Serve At-Risk Veterans
Clifford Johnson shares his experience overcoming years of homelessness and addictions to serve at-risk and homeless Veterans through weekly resiliency…
Protected: DelGandio to Lead Initiative for Veteran Families
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Five Steps for Building a Connected Community
The Daily Temperature Reading helps teams stay motivated and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. Communities for formerly homeless adults…
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…
Ted Williams: One Up, Three Million to Go
Ted Williams, the homeless man with the golden voice and father of nine, got the support he needed this week…