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Take Action: Help Veterans Get Back On Their Feet
Thank the VA for providing funding to America's veterans to get the support they need after service.
Goal: 15,000
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Progress: 1,556
Sponsored by: The Veterans Site
On any night, an estimated 200,000 veterans are homeless. Meanwhile, close to two million veterans are at risk. Even more shocking, veterans make up over a third of homeless individuals in the US.
One way we can combat growing veteran homelessness is by tackling issues early-on that might put a former service member at risk of having to live on the streets.
Through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, the Department of Veterans Affairs recently made $100 million available to community agencies that help low-income veterans get back on their feet.
The SSVF assists veterans through various resources such as counseling, financial help, child care, job training, and more. The funding for these programs helps veterans move themselves out of the risk of homelessness.
Thank the VA for providing the necessary funding so that America's veterans can get the support they need to succeed after service.
To whom it may concern at the Department of Veterans Affairs:
In America, homeless veterans make up one third of the country's homeless population. And with our troops in Iraq returning home by January, right now more than ever is the time to address veteran homelessness.
The VA recently made $100 million available to community agencies across the country that are dedicated to helping veterans get back on their feet. These organizations provide counseling, financial assistance, education, child care, and more so that former service members have the tools they need to build or rebuild their lives after service.
I would like to formally thank you for allocating these funds to the cause of preventing veteran homelessness. These brave men and women have fought for their country, and now it's time their country fights for them.
Thank you for your concern and attention to America's veterans.
Petition Signatures
May 14, 2013
Cody Cliff
It disturbs me to the deepest part of my soul that this issue hasn't been solved already!
May 13, 2013
Larrie Hoops
May 13, 2013
WENDY FISH
Thank you, but more needs to be done to let the vets in need aware of these programs. There are still to many that are homeless, going hungry or need medical assistance. Service related or not.
May 9, 2013
Karin Tamulen
May 7, 2013
Linda Anderson
May 7, 2013
Pamela Ludwick
May 6, 2013
Nanette Lindsey
May 5, 2013
Shelley Oglesby
May 5, 2013
Kevin Kenger
May 5, 2013
Pat Souders
TSgt USAF retired 1972
May 2, 2013
Julie Squire
May 1, 2013
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May 1, 2013
Melissa Mather
Apr 30, 2013
kim waggoner
Apr 27, 2013
Windy Rodriguez
Apr 25, 2013
Barbara Policriti
Apr 24, 2013
Tony Mastrovecchio
Apr 24, 2013
Sylvia Reinard
Apr 23, 2013
Marcia McDuffie
Apr 22, 2013
Linda McMullin
Apr 22, 2013
martha boltares
Apr 21, 2013
Ernest Jae
Apr 20, 2013
Dennis DeCarli
Apr 20, 2013
Terry New
Having lived in my car for 2 months last Oct.- Nov.,I am happy to sign this petition.Whatever it takes to keep this from happening to other Veterans.I give many thanks to an Angel sent from God that saved me,My future wife,I LOVE YOU!
Apr 19, 2013
Cindy Smith
Apr 19, 2013
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Apr 18, 2013
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Apr 18, 2013
kilani tago
All are in my prayers. God bless <3
Apr 18, 2013
Jim Zaccaria
Apr 18, 2013
gary taft
Apr 15, 2013
Tharon Clemens
Apr 15, 2013
Sheryl Vassar
Apr 15, 2013
Terry Swick
Apr 14, 2013
sylvia fritsch
Apr 14, 2013
Shelley Cox
Apr 13, 2013
lee garrett
Shame on our Government for the lack of care and support for ALL our Soldiers. If it weren't for them, freedom as we know it would not exist. Put the overpaid a**es of congress on the front lines and see what it gets us! DO SOMETHING RIGHT FOR ONCE,
Apr 13, 2013
Virginia Black
Apr 11, 2013
ryan mckenzie
i understand about being homeless. we need to take care of our people and our VET.
Apr 11, 2013
Sharon Seuga
Apr 11, 2013
Jeanne Crabb
Apr 10, 2013
Joseph Pigatti
Apr 10, 2013
Patty & Gary Schneider
Apr 8, 2013
pam amaral
Apr 8, 2013
Amber Miller
Apr 4, 2013
Shelley Hill
Apr 4, 2013
Dawn Casteel
They have kept our lives safe & peaceful... It's our time to keep them safe & peaceful too!!!! They did their duty!!!!!! Now it's OUR DUTY!!!! Respect & honor these men & women as we should had been doing eons ago!!!!
Apr 3, 2013
Amy Henson
Apr 3, 2013
Debbie Luchka
Apr 2, 2013
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Apr 2, 2013
Dorothy Greenwood
