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This blog was created for foundations, corporations, and philanthropists seeking innovative strategies for funding efforts to end homelessness. The blog includes commentary on current issues facing the homeless as well as funding suggestions.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Background Information: Homeless Veterans
Photo Credit: The Connection Fund
Veterans account for up to 40 percent of the homeless population. The U.S. Department of Veterans estimates that as many as 200,000 homeless people are veterans and that over the course of the year, approximately 337,000 veterans experience homelessness. Recent media accounts highlight the frightening trend of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan showing up in shelters.
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