Veteran Homelessness Do you ever stop and think how good you have it in life? Most of us have homes; money to

pay the bills and buy the things we need and want and some are blessed with a support group of

family and friends. For some of our veterans their foundation crumbles when they get done with

their military service. Lets not forget to serve those who so bravely served us. There is a need to

develop more programs outside of the military to help avoid homelessness and to mollify our

veterans. These veterans have put everything on hold deployment after deployment and put their

lives on the line. They come back only to see there future limited. We need to have programs working

with veterans when they leave the military. The following are some program ideas job coach,

financial advisor, College/trade School counselor, Counseling, and treatment facilities. This program

would provide a lifetime of support and a tool that veterans can use at anytime! Lets make a

difference together that can build a foundation that will last a lifetime.

The Facts

The number of female veterans is on the rise from 150 in 2006 to 1700 in 2011. (Greendoors

Organization, 2015)

Veterans between the ages of 18 to 30 are 2 times more likely to be homeless. (Greendoors

Organization, 2015)

53% of homeless veterans of some kind of disability, where only 41% of non-veterans have a

disability. (Greendoors Organization, 2015)

Many of our veterans struggle with substance abuse and mental illnesses. (Greendoors

Organization, 2015)

The average veteran spends 6 years homeless compared to a non-veteran only spending 4

years homeless. (Greendoors Organization, 2015)

About 1.5 million veterans are considered at risk for homelessness due to lack of support

network and poverty. (Greendoors Organization, 2015)