Introducing the Veterans Village
Ending unacceptable living conditions for Veterans
When our nation’s heroes transition from the military, it would seem logical they would have an array of resources at their disposal. While many Veterans embark on a productive civilian life after serving our country, with ample employment and housing opportunities, and mental and physical healthcare resources, unfortunately, many are left behind.
Although a precise count is impossible to make, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that 40,056 Veterans are homeless on any given night, of whom 4,300+ are women, and an astounding 70% of homeless women Veterans are single mothers. Further, women Veterans are 2-3x more likely to be homeless than any other group in the US; and 1 in 4 Veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder; and are twice as likely as their civilian counterparts to commit suicide.
