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Veteran Homelessness Has Dropped By Nearly 50% Since 2010: Report
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of Huffington Post
Posted: January 23rd, 2017
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/veteran-homelessness-has...
Veteran homelessness has dropped nearly in half since 2010, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced. On a given night in January, there were fewer than 40,000 homeless veterans, according to the countrys annual Point-in-Time count. That marked a 47 percent decrease since the same count was conducted six years prior. The success was due to the White Houses first-ever strategic plan to end veteran homelessness and a unique partnership between HUD and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Through the collaboration, HUD provides rental assistance to homeless veterans and the VA complements it with case management and clinical services. Since 2010, more than 360,000 veterans and their families have been permanently housed, rapidly rehoused or were spared from becoming homeless through HUD and VA programs. The dramatic decline in veteran homelessness reflects the power of partnerships in solving complex national problems on behalf of those who have served our nation, Robert A. McDonald, VA secretary, said in a statement. The men and women who have fought for this nation should not have to fight to keep a roof over their head. Numerous studies over the years have found that the concept of housing first, which touts providing housing to homeless people in need before addressing their health or economic issues, is effective and cost efficient.
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