Recently, the VA announced it’s goal to house 41,000 homeless veterans across the United States. Ultimately, the Department of Veterans Affairs aims to prevent and end veteran homelessness and housing those currently without homes is part of that objective.
Specifically, in fiscal year 2024, VA will:
- Place at least 41,000 Veterans experiencing homelessness into permanent housing.
- Ensure that at least 95% of the Veterans housed in FY 2024 do not return to homelessness during the year.
- Engage with at least 40,000 unsheltered Veterans to help them obtain housing and other wraparound services.
VA Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher said “Even one Veteran experiencing homelessness is a tragedy,” and goes on to say, “We’ve made progress in recent years in tackling this problem, but there’s still a long way to go — and that’s why we’re setting these aggressive goals. We will not rest until every Veteran has a safe, stable place to call home in this country they swore to defend.”
“Whenever we get into contact with a homeless Veteran, our first priority is to get them into the housing they deserve,” added Bradsher. “Then we work to provide them with the tools they need to stay housed — including health care, job training, legal and education assistance, and more. That’s how we’ll meet and exceed these goals in 2024.”
Reaching homeless veterans is paramount in the Department of Veterans Affairs goal to obtain permanent housing for unsheltered vets.
If you are a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838). Visit the VA Homeless Programs website to learn about housing initiatives and other programs for Veterans exiting homelessness.
For more information about VA’s comprehensive efforts to end Veteran homelessness, visit VA.gov/homeless.
