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From the lens Homeless Veterans Resources.

Homelessness is a major issue, and with Veterans there are so many that have served honorably and just need some support to get their lives back. Women Vets make up 5% of the homeless vets and many of us never heard of transitional housing, or about the Obama plan to end homelessness in 5 years.

I hope this information can help many more vets, whether they are homeless male or female. You can help by using the free donate button, buying some of the suggested items, or just by sharing the info provided here. Was this info useful to you?

  • TheLittleCardShop Sep 27, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    Kathy, this page is outstanding, very good information. First, a lot of people are not aware of this problem that affects so many families. Then it is good to know that there are support events. I think we all can help all these causes.
  • Kylyssa Sep 4, 2011 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    Thank you for this wonderful page of resources for homeless veterans! "Blessed" by a Labor Day SquidAngel.
  • ClassyGals Sep 3, 2011 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    Wonderful job on sharing the life of homeless veterans. Blessed.
  • bikerministry Jul 31, 2011 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    We work the Phoenix Standdown every year, and there are a lot more homeless women coming through the last couple of years. this is a great lens, I hope the information reaches people who will step up. Also, Indianapolis has a fund raiser every year for a program called Trusted Mentors - the mentors help homeless get established into housing and mentor them their 1st year through the adjustment. They have a program called Bags2Riches, and I've donated my designer bags to the program which are voted on in silent auction for a fund raiser. Great ideas for raising the funds. When is your ladies standdown?
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 31, 2011 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Excellent resource, Kathy. The current bad economy and high unemployment rate affects everyone, including our veterans.
  • vallain Jul 30, 2011 @ 6:52 am | delete
    This is important and valuable information that you've provided here. I'm sure many people will be helped by it.
  • JoyfulPamela Jul 30, 2011 @ 6:29 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing the information and care. I hope your page will be able to help many in need.
  • jane Jul 29, 2011 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    The problem lies when you have pets and cannot bear to part with them- they are FAMILY and your kids...99 % of shelters will not accept pets and women will endure horrible beatings and death in order to avoid giving up their best friends in the world.

    We need to make sure that EVERY state has shelters for vets and their pets !! (all of them)
  • Ramkitten Jul 29, 2011 @ 11:22 am | delete
    Top notch lens about such an important subject. My man, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and I were actually just talking about homeless veterans recently, a few of whom he's met here in Flagstaff. I'll definitely show him your lens. *Blessed*
  • MichaelTJones Jul 29, 2011 @ 5:14 am | delete
    People forgotten by their government.
    It's sad, but hey! Just helping out a little bit can make a huge difference to these people.
    Good article, people need to understand the problems these people have.
  • Photahsiamirabel Jul 27, 2011 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    A brave, wonderful and positive lens Kathy! Blessed by a passing music angel...
  • prosperity66 Jul 27, 2011 @ 5:20 am | delete
    This is just beyond my understanding. How can our so-called "civilized" countries have homeless people and not do anything they can to solve such a problem?

    There has been a time when being homeless was a lifestyle from some - those who didn't want to obey the rules of living in our society. But today, anyone can become homeless when some have so much money that they have to kill themselves to find a reason to live.

    And the middle class is obliged to create such tribute lenses that are going to encourage people to donate money.

    Oh if only those wealthy companies were obliged to donate 25% of the money they're supposed to give their lazy, egotist, wealthy shareholders, I'm pretty sure that poverty in our countries would be solved before 2015... I'd even would bet on the end of 2011!

    This is an excellent lens, Kathy!
  • Jewelsofawe Jul 26, 2011 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    Blessed! Excellent lens!
  • OhMe Jul 26, 2011 @ 7:21 am | delete
    Congratulations on your well deserved Purple Star
  • Waxing-Lyrical Jul 26, 2011 @ 12:16 am | delete
    Wonderful resource for Homeless Vets, and enlightening for those who are not so aware of the current situation.
  • foovay Jul 25, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    Thank you for this great resource. I have known a number of homeless vets and it seems so shameful to our country that we allow this to happen to people who served, who risked their lives for this country and now our government would like to throw them away and hope they die really soon so the gov't can keep the money that should have supported these men and women.
  • annmackiemiller Jul 25, 2011 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    brilliant lens - angel blessed and featured
  • Spook Jul 25, 2011 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    Kathy, exceptional lens. I'm not an American although I have visited your beautiful country. I'm more often than not appalled as how America has digressed since then. Just what is going on and what can be done about it?
  • WordCustard Jul 25, 2011 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    This is such a valuable insight into transitional housing for veterans of the US military services. It's alarming that so many veterans end up homeless and clearly transitional housing is no soft option but it's good to know that it is there as a final safety net for those who need it. I'm sure your article and courage in sharing your own experiences will help many to find that safety net.
  • Wednesday_Elf Jul 25, 2011 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    This is a very well done and informative page filled with helpful resources for America's homeless vets. Your personal story brings homeless veteran's plights to the forefront. Thank you for sharing and for providing this useful information. I've clicked on the 'Help Veterans' button... and will be back.
  • MaxReily Jul 25, 2011 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Terrific lens! There was a great article in our local paper last Sunday about housing for homeless veterans. What a worthy cause for those who have served our country!
  • poutine Jul 25, 2011 @ 9:53 am | delete
    What a useful lens. I will include it in my "Project Home" lens.

    Doing to do what I can to get the word out.
  • sousababy Jul 25, 2011 @ 9:48 am | delete
    Sometimes people mistakenly think if someone 'lives through war' they are fine (lucky to be alive) and all is okay. What many don't realize is there are things like: survivors guilt, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and even other known (and unknown) toxic exposure they have been exposed to (often causing nervous system and respiratory conditions). People do not always return from serving in a war 'unscathed' and I completely understand why some (many) need our help. They gave their lives for our freedoms - the least we can do is help them heal and return to having all that we enjoy (and take for granted, sometimes). Great lens!
  • Margaret_Schaut Jul 25, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Vets are finding it increasingly hard to get the benefits they are entitled to, without jumping through so many hoops and over so many hurdles that some just can't get to the finish line. Obama's plan to end Vets homelessness in five years wouldn't ring so hollow if there weren't so many of them losing their homes to bank fraud in the first place. You can't end homelessness if your policies are making millions homeless.
  • Spook Jul 25, 2011 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    How sad and how uncalled for.
  • OhMe Jul 25, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
    What a wonderful service you are providing with this informative page. It will serve as a resource to many of our Veterans looking for help. Thank you and thank you for serving.
  • GrowWear Jul 25, 2011 @ 7:41 am | delete
    An excellent resource, Kathy.
  • luvmyludwig Jul 25, 2011 @ 7:10 am | delete
    It is wonderful to have this information for homeless vets in one place. Both men and women veterans deserve our respect and help. The stand down looks like an amazing event!
  • Stazjia Jul 25, 2011 @ 5:05 am | delete
    I think we have similar problems in this country with homelessness amongst ex-soldiers and it is so outrageous that homelessness should be the fate of men and women who have served their country, some have risked their lives and some have had life changing injuries. This is a really worthwhile cause and you are brave in recounting your own experience.
  • emerald125 Jul 24, 2011 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    I had never really considered the scale of this problem for veterans. This is an excellent resource and great way to highlight this problem.

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KathyMcGraw

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