The Department of Veterans Affairs placed 46,552 veterans in permanent housing in 2023, exceeding its goal to house 38,000 individuals in 2023 by nearly 23%.
VA officials said Tuesday the department was able to ensure that nearly 96% of those who were housed in 2023 remained in their homes, exceeding its goal for the year by nearly 1%. The VA also rehoused -- or is in the process of helping -- nearly all the 1,919 veterans who returned to homelessness after receiving housing.
The numbers represent a record year for the department, which has placed great emphasis on eliminating veteran homelessness. With increased funding from Congress and partnering with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, the VA has worked hard to get veterans off the street and into permanent homes.
The number of homeless veterans has fallen by 52% since 2010, when more than 76,000 service members were living on the streets or residing in hotels or with family or friends.
Read more at: https://www.military.com/daily-news...ans-housing-sheltering-more-46000-people.htmlVeterans experiencing homelessness or those who are at risk of losing their homes should contact the VA at the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838.