VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness

Week of November 16, 2009

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki unveiled the department's comprehensive plan to end homelessness among veterans by marshalling the resources of government, business and the private sector. Shinseki's plan includes preventive measures such as discharge planning for incarcerated veterans re-entering society, supportive services for low-income veterans and their families, and a national referral center to link veterans to local service providers. Additionally, the plan calls for expanded efforts for education, jobs, health care and housing. 

Read the entire press release to learn more about the VA's detailed plan to end Homelessness for veterans.