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Men and women who sacrificed a lot to defend our country's freedom should not have trouble finding their way in the society after coming from war. Unfortunately there are a lot of veterans living in a bleak, hopeless world without good shelter, medical care as well as adequate nutrition. For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
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VA provides homeless assistance programs and services to over 100,000 veterans annually. Key programs include Housing and Urban Development-VA Supported Housing (HUD-VASH), which provides housing vouchers and case management to homeless veterans; Health Care for Homeless Veterans, which provides outreach, treatment, and other services; and the Grant and Per Diem Program, which funds community-based transitional housing for veterans. VA is working to prevent and end veteran homelessness through a housing first approach, permanent housing, employment assistance, benefits assistance, and community partnerships.
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FAQ ABOUT HOMELESS VETERANS
Who are homeless veterans?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) states that the nation’s homeless veterans are predominantly male, with roughly 9% being female. The majority are single; live in urban areas; and suffer from mental illness, alcohol and/or substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders. About 11% of the adult homeless population are veterans.
Roughly 45% of all homeless veterans are African American or Hispanic, despite only accounting for 10.4% and 3.4% of the U.S. veteran population, respectively.
Homeless veterans are younger on average than the total veteran population. Approximately 9% are between the ages of 18 and 30, and 41% are between the ages of 31 and 50. Conversely, only 5% of all veterans are between the ages of 18 and 30, and less than 23% are between 31 and 50.
America’s homeless veterans have served in World War II, the Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Grenada, Panama, Lebanon, Persian Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq (OEF/OIF), and the military’s anti-drug cultivation efforts in South America. Nearly half of homeless veterans served during the Vietnam era. Two-thirds served our country for at least three years, and one-third were stationed in a war zone.
About 1.4 million other veterans, meanwhile, are considered at risk of homelessness due to poverty, lack of support networks, and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or substandard housing.
How many homeless veterans are there?
Although flawless counts are impossible to come by – the transient nature of homeless populations presents a major difficulty – the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that 40,056 veterans are homeless on any given night.
Approximately 12,700 veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation New Dawn (OND) were homeless in 2010. The number of young homeless veterans is increasing, but only constitutes 8.8% of the overall homeles ...
Hunger
Hunger is used to describe people who frequently experience or live with the threat of experiencing physical hunger. It can have negative health impacts like undernourishment and malnutrition. Hunger affects over 1 billion people worldwide and imposes economic costs. Organizations like Action Against Hunger work to provide food for those suffering from hunger in over 40 countries, though they face challenges raising funds as a non-governmental group. Rural non-profit organizations also experience difficulties operating with limited funding and resources. Citizens can help by donating money and food to support these organizations addressing world hunger.
US Military Veterans Resources
The document provides an updated resource guide from July 2013 with over 50 sections on veterans resources covering benefits assistance, counseling, credit assistance, resources for female and incarcerated veterans, employment resources, education benefits, homelessness assistance and more. Newly highlighted sections indicate additions, while yellow highlighted sections note updates to content. The guide serves as a one-stop-shop for veterans seeking various services and support.
4th edition veterans resources guide july 2013
The document provides an updated resource guide from July 2013 with over 50 sections on veterans resources covering benefits assistance, counseling, credit assistance, resources for female and incarcerated veterans, education benefits, homelessness assistance, and many other support services for veterans and their families. Newly added or updated sections are highlighted to bring attention to the most current information.
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Veterans Essay
Veterans Day is a day of both celebration and sadness, remembering those who fought for our country as well as those who died or returned with scars. It is a day to honor veterans for fighting for our freedom when we could not. Without veterans, we would not enjoy the security and way of life we have today. The VA provides a wide range of benefits for veterans and their families, including compensation, disability pay, education benefits, and home loans to help veterans after their service. However, many veterans still struggle with homelessness, unemployment, and lack of healthcare, and more needs to be done to properly support those who sacrificed for our country.
Peoples guide 2012 english la county
1. The document provides information about CalWORKs, California's welfare program for low-income families with children under age 19. It provides monthly cash aid and also qualifies recipients for Medi-Cal health insurance and CalFresh food stamps.
2. To qualify for CalWORKs, a family's income must be below the amounts listed for different family sizes. Applicants must apply at their local DPSS office and bring documentation of identity, income, residency, citizenship/immigration status, and other family circumstances.
3. The program provides maximum monthly cash aid grants for "exempt" recipients who receive disability payments and "non-exempt" recipients. It outlines additional benefits available through CalWORK
Submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health
This document is a submission from Phil Brown, General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration at the City of Toronto, to the Ontario Government's Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions. Brown argues that housing is the most important issue and "first medicine" to address for those who are homeless and mentally ill or have addictions. He provides data about long-term shelter residents in Toronto having high rates of mental illness and addictions. Brown advocates for the "housing first" approach and cites evidence that providing housing and supports results in improved health, reduced substance use, and is more cost effective than emergency services. He asks the committee to provide sustainable funding for shelters and support innovative housing programs.
Poverty
Poverty is defined as lacking material possessions or money. Common causes of poverty include corruption, economic trends, overpopulation, and diseases. Poverty is addressed by creating jobs, raising minimum wage, providing health coverage and paid leave, and economic security programs. Organizations like CARE and Doctors Without Borders work to reduce poverty by providing aid, training, healthcare, and disaster relief in poor communities worldwide. Individuals can help by volunteering or donating money to support the missions of these organizations.
Community ambassadors
The document proposes a program called Community Ambassadors to more effectively fight poverty and hunger at the local village level. The program would recruit retired professionals to advocate for and monitor individual villages in developing countries. As trusted representatives, Ambassadors would work with their adopted villages to identify needs, fundraise for solutions, and ensure accountability over time. By creating personal connections between communities and donors, the goal is to cut through bureaucratic inefficiencies and empower villages to improve their situations through sustainable programs tailored to local realities.
Partnering with help age india
1) HelpAge India is a leading non-profit organization that has worked for over 30 years to advocate for and care for disadvantaged older people in India.
2) It runs numerous programs across the country, including mobile healthcare clinics, physiotherapy, palliative care, livelihood support, and residential facilities, to help seniors live dignified lives.
3) The organization also works to raise awareness of issues affecting the elderly like healthcare access and poverty, as India's aging population is projected to double over the next 20-30 years, presenting immense needs.
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The document provides contact information for the American Red Cross including their website, phone numbers, and mailing address. It encourages contacting them to learn more about donation opportunities or their various services. It also lists some of the major services provided, such as health and safety training, blood donation services, disaster relief, and support for military families.
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Hiring veteran
Veterans who served the country at war possess unique skills that a newbie doesn't have. This makes them the most preferred choice to be hired by companies and organizations. Some of the outstanding skills that should make you consider hiring veteran are the following. For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
Jobs for military veterans
Military veterans need support finding civilian jobs after their service. They have valuable skills but jobs can be hard to get. The federal government does a good job providing transition training and jobs in sectors like healthcare and security that match veterans' skills. These jobs offer benefits like salaries over $51,000 annually, good insurance, training programs, and sick leave. The government prioritizes hiring veterans due to the skills and leadership they gained in the military. Veterans should use online resources to find federal job opportunities and post their resumes to utilize all available options for employment.
More Companies That Hire Veterans
When veterans come back home from war, they need to look for jobs in the civilian market which will help them sustain themselves in their daily lives. With the outstanding skills that they gained while fighting for the country, there are some employers that consider hiring them since those skills, for instance independence, the ability to work under pressure, teamwork as well leadership could be of great value to their companies.
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One of the most difficult aspects for veterans transitioning into civilian life is the loss of the sense of mission. Without the sense of purpose they found in their work in the military they are often left feeling uninspired and disconnected.
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These men had gone abroad to fight the 'bad guys' and same the innocent people from unrelenting tyrants and horrible fates. They fought for our country, and at no cheap price.
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Facts About the Green Industry
The document summarizes a study on the economic impact of the green industry in the United States in 2002. The green industry had a total economic output of $147.8 billion and supported over 1.9 million jobs. Specifically, the production and manufacturing sectors contributed $34.6 billion to output and 300,677 jobs. Services like landscaping added $57.8 billion in output and 753,557 jobs. The retail and wholesale sectors generated $55.5 billion in output and supported 910,104 jobs. The study found the green industry had the largest economic impact in the Midwest region.
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Veterans are usually faced with the task of transitioning to other jobs when they come back from war since they still have to make a living to sustain them in their daily life. Usually, there are some jobs that are in their favor due to the skills and knowledge they gained at the military which the people in the civilian world may not have.
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This document discusses how veterans are often unaware of "green jobs" as a career option and instead only pursue more traditional roles like security. It notes that many green jobs involve outdoor technical work similar to military tasks and that special training programs help veterans transition into areas like conservation. The document provides examples of green careers open to veterans and encourages utilizing these opportunities.
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- 2. Men and women who sacrificed a lot to defend our country's freedom should not have trouble finding their way in the society after coming from war. Unfortunately there are a lot of veterans living in a bleak, hopeless world without good shelter, medical care as well as adequate nutrition. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 3. For that matter, it is very important for us to know how to offer support to homeless veterans so as to ensure that no veteran who served the country honorably and with a lot dedication has trouble finding good housing. The Veteran Affairs Program has a lot of benefits as well as services that are aimed at helping homeless veterans. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 4. They include education, disability benefits, health care, residential care, rehabilitation services, compensated work therapy, just to mention a few. Statistics show that about 200,000 vets could be homeless on a single night. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 5. The factors that contribute to the homelessness include lack of financial assistance from family and friends, poverty as well as unstable living conditions in areas that are overcrowded and houses that are substandard. A large number of them are male and single, and about half of them have mental problems while approximately two thirds of them have alcohol and drug abuse problems. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 6. The Veteran Affairs Department offers hands- on support directly to these homeless veterans. Last year, it gave health care support services to over 100,000 homeless veterans and also provided services to over 70,000 veterans. Every year, over 40,000 veterans get pension or compensation benefits. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 7. The Veteran Affairs homeless programs usually offer a range of services as well as initiatives that are aimed at helping veterans to get homes and live a self-sufficient and independent life. The Veteran Affairs Department has been able to secure over 15,000 residential rehabilitative, transitional as well as permanent beds to be used by homeless veterans all over the country. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 8. It has been able to do this by utilizing its resources and also in partnership with other programs. It has spent over a billion dollars from the benefit assistance and its healthcare programs to help many homeless veterans. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 9. To broaden this assistance, the Veteran Affairs Department conducts outreach programs that are aimed at connecting the homeless veterans to mainstream as well as homeless specific Veteran Affairs benefits as well as programs. The programs offered by the Veteran Affairs Department are aimed at reaching out to veterans who live on the streets as well as shelters, who may not take a step to seek help. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 10. It also offers clinical checkups as well as referral medical services for both physical and psychiatric problems which include drug abuse. Other services offered include long-term transitional housing, rehabilitation, case management, employment assistance and also linkage to the available income supports as well as permanent residence. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 11. The Veteran Affairs Program also offers grants to non-profit and public groups that intent help homeless veterans. For instance, it awarded 400 grants to such groups to help veterans in 50 states and Columbia District. www.GreenCollarVets.org
- 12. The services offered by these public and non- profit groups include service centers, transitional housing as well as vans that are used for transport purposes and also employment. Want to help homeless veterans? Help them by supporting veterans organization like us who are doing things that are of help to our heroes. Donate to us today! www.GreenCollarVets.org