I am so thankful that America celebrates Veterans Day (although we do not have a Veterans Day Assembly at the school where I teach) and thanks Veterans for the many sacrifices they have made to make our freedom possible. THANK YOU VETERANS!
But, tonight (currently 15 degrees in Minneapolis) I am reminded that between 130,000 and 200,000 veterans are homeless in America...and this outrages me! Maybe we should have a Veterans Night to bring awareness to the plight of thousands of veterans.
Some statistics on homeless veterans:
23% of homeless population are veterans
33% of male homeless population are veterans
33% of male homeless population are veterans
67% served three or more years
33% were stationed in a war zone
76% experience alcohol, drug, or mental health problems
46% are age 45 or older
33% were stationed in a war zone
76% experience alcohol, drug, or mental health problems
46% are age 45 or older
When will we take serious action to address the underlying causes of homelessness and begin to eliminate this tragedy that plagues our nation? Veterans...stay safe...stay strong...stay warm...stay proud...
"When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?"
- George Canning
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