Issues Facing Veterans
Veterans of America’s military have often taken prominent positions in society but many can also be found sleeping on the streets of the nation they once served. In fact, veterans are disproportionately represented in America’s homeless population. While they comprise only 11% of the civilian population, veterans represent 26% of the entire homeless population. Moreover, California has the highest number of homeless veterans in the country with nearly 50,000.
These brave men and women who have put themselves in harm’s way for the freedoms we enjoy deserve dignity, shelter, and the opportunity for success, in appreciation for what they have given to every American.
