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The Department of Veterans Affairs just announced it has awarded $806 million in grants to help homeless and at-risk military veterans through a pair of programs.Most of the funds will go to the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, which will send grants to 239 community organizations 'that help rapidly rehouse Veterans and their families, prevent the imminent loss of Veterans’ homes, or identify more suitable housing situations.
RELATED STORY | How a county has reached 'functional zero' for chronic homelessnessVeterans Affairs estimated there were 35,574 veterans who spent at least one night homeless in 2023. In 2010, there were over 74,000.Of the 35,574 veterans, about 20,000 were considered 'sheltered,' while about 15,500 were considered 'unsheltered.'“We’re making real progress in reducing Veteran homelessness, but there is much more work to do,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.
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