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Do You Live in One of the 50 U.S. Counties That Have Ended Veteran Homelessness?
While homelessness is still a pressing problem in the United States, there is light on the horizon: 50 American counties and states have successfully...
Veteran Homelessness Has Dropped 50% Since 2010
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) today...
Connecticut Becomes Second State to End Veteran Homelessness
Any veteran who wants a home in Connecticut now has one. The state has become the second, after Virginia, to effectively end homelessness among veterans.
Connecticut...
Boston Reduces Veteran Homelessness by 85%, Housing 533 Vets in 18 Months
Boston, Massachusetts has moved 533 homeless veterans out of shelters and into permanent homes in the past 18 months, since “Boston Homes for the...
Veteran Homelessness Has Been Ended in Virginia, First State to Do It
Virginia has become the first state in the U.S. to be certified as effectively ending homelessness among military veterans.
By incorporating the principles of Housing...
U.S. Near its Goal to House Every Homeless Veteran Identified in a January 2022 Count
In February, the US Department of Veterans Affairs established a new goal to prevent and end homelessness among military vets, after seeing progress towards...
7-Year-old Boy Has Helped Thousands of Veterans After Watching a Video About Homelessness
7-year-old Tyler Stallings may not have superpowers, but in light of how many people he’s helped, he definitely deserves to wear a cape: the...
More Than 70 Volunteers Fix Up Childhood Home So Homeless Veteran Can Move Back in
“This just blows me away that there are people that are really truly that kind. It absolutely restores my view of humanity,” says the 60-year-old veteran.
60 Schools Are Installing Washers and Dryers For Homeless and Troubled Students
Students are more likely to excel if they have access to clean clothes – which is why this company is helping schools install washers and dryers for free.
Citizens Burst Into Tears When Michelle Obama Shows Up During Goodbye Recordings For Her
Jimmy Fallon set up a sweet prank for Americans to record goodbye messages to Michelle Obama. What they didn’t know is, she was waiting behind a curtain.
U.S. Housing Market Has Regained All Value Lost During Housing Crisis
After the devastating housing market crash of 2006, new data says that American homes are back to a stable value.
10 Undeniably Good Things That Happened in 2016
People can gripe about 2016 all they want but these events and developments from throughout the last year are undeniably great.
Homebound Veterans Get Virtual Reality Visits to WWII Memorials in DC
If a veteran is unfit for travel due to age or disability, this nonprofit comes to their bedside and allows them to visit the WWII memorial one last time.
Watch Veteran’s Reaction When NBA Surprises Him With Service Dog He’s Been Waiting For
Sgt. 1st Class Luciano Yulfo gave his all to the military during his 36 years of service – so the NBA wanted to thank him with a sweet new service dog.
Veterans Treated by Community Health Centers Increases by 43%
Over 1,500 Veteran Association approved community health center locations help improve access to care for veterans across the country.
WWII Vet Tears Up When Navy Sailors Surprise Him With Song (WATCH)
This 98-year-old veteran was surprised to find 24 Navy service volunteers marching in front of his home as a thank you for his service during WWII.
Obama Quietly Signs Ban on Products Made by Children and Slaves
President Barack Obama signed a trade bill that went into effect in March which finally banned the importation of products and goods marketed on...
Volunteers Turn Abandoned Buildings into Apartments for Homeless Vets
Volunteers have started remodeling hundred-year-old apartments in Ohio to serve as new homes for homeless veterans.
Iron Soup Historical Preservation is reworking old buildings in...
Philadelphia Eliminates Homelessness Among Veterans Who Want Housing
The “City of Brotherly Love” is showing a lot of love for homeless veterans.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania city leaders announced yesterday (December 17) that every vet...
Canada Welcomes Refugees At the Airport With Coats and Healthcare
The 163 refugees that stepped off their airplane into the chilly Toronto air on Friday were given a very warm welcome indeed: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau handing them winter coats along with citizenship.