Housing Forward’s Post

Our Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program offers grants to organizations that assist veterans, at risk of or experiencing homelessness, return to the workforce.  Learn more about #HVRP and how our grantees are changing lives: https://lnkd.in/dxAGJcK

S:US strives to end homelessness among veterans in our community and to develop systems that ensure that any new instances of homelessness are rare, brief, and non-recurring. How? Read our white paper on supporting veterans and ending veteran homelessness.

#veterans #homeless Veteran homelessness is a pressing issue that demands our immediate attention and action. The idea that veterans should "stay where they are at" because of a perceived lack of resources or societal indifference is a damaging and misleading narrative. These are men and women who have served our country, often at great personal cost, and they deserve better than to be left behind. It's crucial to debunk the myth that there's no place for these veterans to go or that they are somehow beyond help. The truth is, with the right support systems in place—affordable housing, mental health services, and job training—veterans can and do rebuild their lives. Homelessness among veterans is not a reflection of their capabilities or worth but a failure of the systems meant to support them. We must challenge this narrative and advocate for more robust programs that provide the necessary resources for our veterans to thrive. They have given so much to our country; it's time we give back by ensuring they have a safe place to call home. The status quo is unacceptable, and it's on all of us to push for the changes that will end veteran homelessness for good.

Florida Considers Using Camps as Humane Solution for Homelessness https://lnkd.in/eNt3BQH6 Florida is facing a growing homeless crisis due to a lack of affordable housing. This situation leaves many people and families with no choice but to sleep in public spaces, parks, or their vehicles. The crisis affects a wide range of individuals, including those struggling with mental health and substance abuse, families with children, and military veterans. It is essential to develop effective solutions to address the symptoms and root causes of this complex problem. Recently, Florida has considered using camps as a humane solution for homelessness. However, it is important to remember that homeless individuals require specific forms of support and interventions to cater to their unique needs.

The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) is the only federal grant dedicated exclusively to competitive employment for homeless veterans. Let's work together to empower veterans to secure stable, high-demand jobs with livable wages. Learn more about #HVRP https://lnkd.in/dxAGJcK

In December the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published its Annual Homeless Assessment Report. 📝 Here’s what it said about Veterans… “In 2023, 35,574 veterans were experiencing homelessness-22 of every 10,000 veterans in the United States. The number of veterans experiencing homelessness increased by seven percent (2,445 more veterans) between 2022 and 2023. The increase included a 14 percent rise in the number of unsheltered veterans (1,943 more veterans) and a three percent increase in veterans experiencing sheltered homelessness (502 more veterans). Despite increases in experiences of veteran homelessness between 2022 and 2023, the number of veterans experiencing homelessness is 52 percent lower than it was in 2009, the baseline year for reporting veterans experiencing homelessness in the AHAR.” Link in comments to full report. 🇺🇸 You can be a part of efforts to improve the quality of life for our heroes this year! 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Our goal is pretty clear… to ensure no veteran fights for shelter, struggles with unemployment, lacks access to opportunities and assistance during justice involved circumstances, or is otherwise neglected while trying to improve him/ her self. 💪 Join us in making a difference. Help us help them rewrite their stories. 🤝 #Warhorse #SupportOurHeroes #EndVeteranHomelessness #MakeADifference 🇺🇸

VA announces goal to house 41,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2024 If you are a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838). Visit the VA Homeless Programs website to learn about housing initiatives and other programs for Veterans exiting homelessness. Specifically, in fiscal year 2024, VA will: Place at least 41,000 Veterans experiencing homelessness into permanent housing. Ensure that at least 95% of the Veterans housed in FY 2024 do not return to homelessness during the year. Engage with at least 40,000 unsheltered Veterans to help them obtain housing and other wraparound services. Thanks in part to VA’s efforts, the number of Veterans experiencing homelessness has fallen by nearly 5% since early 2020 and by more than 52% since 2010. VA also announced specific goals for combating Veteran homelessness in the Greater Los Angeles area. During 2023, VA provided 1,790 permanent housing placements to formerly homeless Veterans in LA, the most of any city in America, and exceeded their local goal by over 19%. In FY 2024, VA will build on that progress by: Permanently housing at least 1,605 Veterans experiencing homelessness. Engaging with at least 2,184 unsheltered Veterans to help them obtain housing and other wraparound services. For more information about VA’s comprehensive efforts to end Veteran homelessness, visit VA.gov/homeless.

🌟 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱? I recently posted some stats about Veteran Homelessness in the US. As part of our commitment to combating veteran homelessness, we're proud to declare Diamond Sharp Capital's initiative to participate in the HUD-VASH program. This initiative allows us as multifamily property and mobile home park owners to offer housing to homeless veterans, providing them with the stability and support they deserve. ✅ Here’s How We’re Making an Impact: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝘀: We're collaborating with Public Housing Authorities to ensure our properties meet the HUD’s standards and are accessible to veterans in need. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Our properties undergo inspections to guarantee safe and decent living conditions for veterans. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀: By participating in HUD-VASH, we're not just offering homes; we're helping heroes rebuild their lives. This is just one of the many ways we're striving to make a difference. Join us in our mission to provide veterans with a place to call home. Together, we can make a significant impact together! Want to join in the cause? Comment below and stay tuned for the launch of our website where you'll be able to easily subscribe and stay up to date with our progress. #ImpactInvesting #VeteranSupport #HUDVASH #EndVeteranHomelessness #RealEstateInvesting *𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝑔𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑀𝑎𝑡𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟

This should be done in every town across the country.

For folks closely involved in or tracking efforts on #homelessness it's not news that the HUD-VASH program, a collaboration between U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has been the most successful homelessness program by far. Reducing the number of homeless veterans by half in the last 15 years is no small feat. However, the effort stands out in #homelessnesspolicy precisely because it is not primarily constrained by a lack of money. While there is nearly one #voucher for every homeless veteran, among other Americans the ratio is about one for every seven homeless people. https://lnkd.in/dbhgHCYP What lessons could be learned from helping #veterans avoid homelessness? Are the issues facing those at risk of becoming homeless political or financial? Is it promising or concerning that there is no engagement from #healthcare entities in this work?