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According to the 2005-2007 US Census Bureau, there are 501,712 civilian veterans. The Veterans Administration estimates that about 154,000 veterans (male and female) are homeless. This number will undoubtedly increase as the Iraq war veterans return home to a devastated economy. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, serious psychological problems, and a number of other issues keep many veterans from seeking assistance to avoid and/or combat homelessness Once a veteran is homeless, it’s virtually impossible to change his/her circumstances without support from others. Many organizations focus their attention on immediate needs such as emergency shelter, food and substance abuse treatment. Homeland Homeless is dedicated to reach beyond the immediate needs by providing veterans many critical and necessary components. In order to reintegrate these veterans back into society, our organization will provide the following: transitional housing, vocational training, job placement, psychological evaluation & counseling, legal assistance, substance abuse treatment, health care and comprehensive case management. Whether enrolled in the transitional housing program or not, Homeland Homeless will provide services to all veterans. Any veteran who comes to our organization will receive daily meals, clothing and a place where veterans can receive support. It is our belief that veterans can offer a level of support that can only be communicated from one veteran to another. Homeland Homeless and send to 8939 Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 110-146, Los Angeles, CA 90045
When many young men and women join the military during wartime, they are never the same when they return. After fighting for their country, they come home somewhat disillusioned by the circumstances that confront them. They are unable to secure employment, housing, and other basic necessities of life. This has often caused many veterans to retreat into depression. As a result of not being able to adequately function in society, they resort to drugs believing that this will solve their problems. Unfortunately, this only leads them down a path of further destruction. As a surviving veteran who has undergone many adversities, I can personally attest to the fact that there is a great need to establish this organization. When I was at a point of no return, another veteran reached out to me and gave me a helping hand. Therefore, I want to assist other veterans as someone assisted me when I was in need. Homeland Homeless is an organization that will provide vital services for many veterans once they return home. Our veterans deserve the best that this country has to offer and this organization will contribute to this dream.
We also want to provide basic necessities to others in need, that's where our monthly "Feed the Need" program started. One monthly we provide meals to families and individuals in Compton , California. Compton is the of the poorest communities in this great nation and our outreach helps many to survive in these hard economic times.
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Homeland Homeless 8939 S Sepulveda
Blvd., Suite 110-146, Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 988-5224  © 2009-2010
Homeland Homeless - All rights reserved.
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