Parades, fly-overs, golf classics, classic car shows, cook outs, flag waving, wreath laying, sporting events.... that is Veterans Day all over the country, a party to show our veterans that we "celebrate" in their honor.
Ha, I did not see much about transitional housing, mentoring, training to transition to a civilian job, retreats for emotional healing, empathy for themselves and others. As long as they are faceless, they are objects. Get to know them on a grassroots level to offer them a hand up.
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.
The following resources are a hug and handshake of appreciation. You are not forgotten.
http://maketheconnection.net/resources?
http://www.va.gov/WOMENVET/outreach.asp
http://nmvboc.org/?page_id=411 (NM+ 6 locations)
http://www.veterans-outreach.org/services-and-programs/women-and-families/ (MA)
Ha, I did not see much about transitional housing, mentoring, training to transition to a civilian job, retreats for emotional healing, empathy for themselves and others. As long as they are faceless, they are objects. Get to know them on a grassroots level to offer them a hand up.
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.
The following resources are a hug and handshake of appreciation. You are not forgotten.
http://maketheconnection.net/resources?
http://www.va.gov/WOMENVET/outreach.asp
http://nmvboc.org/?page_id=411 (NM+ 6 locations)
http://www.veterans-outreach.org/services-and-programs/women-and-families/ (MA)
Crisis Resources
- Veterans Crisis Line
1.800.273.8255 and Press 1 - Military Crisis Line
1.800.273.TALK (8255) - National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
1.877.4AID.VET (424.3838) - VA Caregiver Support Line
1.855.260.3274 - Wounded Warrior Resource Center
1.800.342.9647
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