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This photo shows one of the the Veterans Empowerment Organization apartment buildings that offer permanent housing for 41 veterans, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 in Atlanta.

Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans

According to a government count, there are still more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States.

2 weeks ago

New VA initiative helped house more than 40K vets last year

Department officials had set a goal of housing at least 38,000 veterans in need in 2022. They exceeded it.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Advocates for homeless vets face next big challenge: inflation

Rising housing prices could counter re-energized efforts from housing advocates to help more financially distressed veterans.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

Coronavirus complicates efforts to help homeless veterans

Federal figures on veterans homelessness are due out soon, but they won't reflect the impact of coronavirus on the problem.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Drop in LA’s homeless vets may signal good news nationwide

Last year's increase in homeless veterans across America stemmed largely from problems with housing on the West Coast.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Why the HUD secretary says the increase in homeless veterans is concerning

But Ben Carson said setbacks in 2017 don't mean government-wide efforts to help homeless veterans have failed or stalled.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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