2024-11-18
In a groundbreaking announcement today, the U.S. government revealed that the number of homeless veterans has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded.
This exciting news comes from collaboration among the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The most recent count, taken from data that will be fully published later this year, shows a significant decrease in homelessness among veterans from January 2023 to January 2024.
The numbers dropped from 35,574 to 32,882 veterans – a 7.5% decrease over the past year, an 11.7% decrease since 2020, and a remarkable 55.6% decrease since 2010. Specifically, the count of veterans without shelter decreased by 10.7% within the last year.
This progress follows the VA's announcement that it has permanently housed nearly 48,000 veterans this past year, summing up to more than 133,000 veterans housed in the past three years.
By the end of Fiscal Year 2024, nearly 90,000 veterans were living in homes thanks to leases provided through the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH), the highest number in the program’s history.
HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman emphasized the administration's commitment to ensuring veterans have homes, crediting the collaborative efforts within the administration and with community partners. HUD announced several policy enhancements and programs earlier this year aiming to help more veterans qualify for housing assistance.
The VA has also been proactive, awarding over $800 million in grants to support homeless veterans. The strategies put in place for the past years, including legal services and housing grant programs, aim to resolve homelessness among veterans comprehensively.
Must read: The Current Administration Enhances Housing Support for Veterans
The article emphasizes that these efforts and the accompanying progress highlight a united governmental stance that homelessness can be mitigated with correct policies and investments in housing and healthcare.
The ultimate goal remains not just to lower but to completely end homelessness among veterans, using the lessons learned to assist others in need.
Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness are encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET for support and resources.
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Veteran Homelessness Hits Record Low Under Current Administration
In a groundbreaking announcement today, the U.S. government revealed that the number of homeless veterans has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded.
This exciting news comes from collaboration among the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The most recent count, taken from data that will be fully published later this year, shows a significant decrease in homelessness among veterans from January 2023 to January 2024.
The numbers dropped from 35,574 to 32,882 veterans – a 7.5% decrease over the past year, an 11.7% decrease since 2020, and a remarkable 55.6% decrease since 2010. Specifically, the count of veterans without shelter decreased by 10.7% within the last year.
This progress follows the VA's announcement that it has permanently housed nearly 48,000 veterans this past year, summing up to more than 133,000 veterans housed in the past three years.
By the end of Fiscal Year 2024, nearly 90,000 veterans were living in homes thanks to leases provided through the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH), the highest number in the program’s history.
HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman emphasized the administration's commitment to ensuring veterans have homes, crediting the collaborative efforts within the administration and with community partners. HUD announced several policy enhancements and programs earlier this year aiming to help more veterans qualify for housing assistance.
The VA has also been proactive, awarding over $800 million in grants to support homeless veterans. The strategies put in place for the past years, including legal services and housing grant programs, aim to resolve homelessness among veterans comprehensively.
Must read: The Current Administration Enhances Housing Support for Veterans
The article emphasizes that these efforts and the accompanying progress highlight a united governmental stance that homelessness can be mitigated with correct policies and investments in housing and healthcare.
The ultimate goal remains not just to lower but to completely end homelessness among veterans, using the lessons learned to assist others in need.
Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness are encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET for support and resources.
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