These veterans, who have experienced homelessness, unemployment and other troubles since leaving service, are now finding solace as farmers.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Many thousands more are living in deep poverty and paying more than they can afford for rent, leaving them extremely vulnerable to homelessness.
Ending Family Homelessness
The House Operating Budget fully funds all these programs and adds a new program called “Ending Family Homelessness” which aims to end homelessness for households with children who are unsheltered or living in shelters and motels.
veterans first take a 10-week class on aspects of agriculture and small-scale farming
The veterans first take a 10-week class on aspects of agriculture and small-scale farming, such as soil management, planting techniques, irrigation and how to deal with insects and mildew. Then they work together to seed, plant, weed, till and harvest vegetables that go to the Clark County Food Bank.
Opponents of welfare reducing poverty
Opposition to welfare programs has been primarily in the United States. Members of both the Republican and Democratic Party (as well as third parties such as the Libertarians have favored reducing or eliminating welfare. The landmark piece of legislation which reduced welfare was the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act under the Clinton administration.
Veteran Unemployment Rate At Lowest Level In More Than 3 Years
When veteran unemployment dipped earlier this year, experts weren’t sure whether it was a trend or just a blip. That doubt has since been clarifie…
The 2016 CHALENG Survey
2016 CHALENG survey on Veterans Homelessness is open. Veterans, Community, Partners, VA Staff
Targeting Chronically Homeless Veterans with HUD-VASH
Hundreds of veterans are sleeping on the street or in the emergency shelter system in the District of Columbia. This brief examines data from the vulnerability index survey, completed by the DC Department of Health and Human Services and Common Ground, a nonprofit supportive housing provider.
homeless inpatient care
The annual cost for homeless inpatient care in the region is $70 million, according to the county Department of Health Services.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program
Cuts to homelessness services are unacceptable at a time when so many in our state are struggling to leave homelessness behind or to keep a roof over their head.
Association Against Homelessness in America 