A Stop to Homeless Veterans Blog #5

            As of May, 2014, President Obama announced a five year plan to end veteran homelessness in the United States.  VASH  vouchers (Veterans Administration Supportive Housing)  were made available to serve as a rental subsidy for veterans  so that they could afford housing.  Case managers were assigned to  the veterans to help them find the housing  and services needed to remain housed. Since this plan has began, it has reduced by 17.2%. Six different regions all along the United States have planned to stop this phenomenon by December of 2015. Concern is currently in the process of developing 60 units in Amityville and 59 units in Ronkonkoma. Home Depot  donated $300,000  to help fund for homes and The Long Island Community Foundation gave a $25,000 start-up grant.        
           The main goal for this organization is to just get as many veterans a home each month so eventually there will be none that are homeless. It is unfair to see those who have fought for our country and have provided a safe home for us, do not have one for themselves. It is relieving to finally see this problem be solved. Many organizations are now contributing to build homes and provide services for our veterans.