Because of the lack in providing timely care by the VA system, many veterans with mental issues, physical problems and substance abuse found themselves with nowhere to turn and would eventually end up homeless. The White House and the VA implemented a plan in 2010 that would work towards ending veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. “We’re not going to rest until every Veteran who has fought for America has a home in America.” — Present Barack Obama, August 2014. In order for this plan to be successful the veterans would need better access to healthcare, job training and other services to help gain better independence. Since 2010 there has been a 33% decrease in homelessness among vets (“Homeless
Because of the lack in providing timely care by the VA system, many veterans with mental issues, physical problems and substance abuse found themselves with nowhere to turn and would eventually end up homeless. The White House and the VA implemented a plan in 2010 that would work towards ending veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. “We’re not going to rest until every Veteran who has fought for America has a home in America.” — Present Barack Obama, August 2014. In order for this plan to be successful the veterans would need better access to healthcare, job training and other services to help gain better independence. Since 2010 there has been a 33% decrease in homelessness among vets (“Homeless