On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
One out of every six men and women in homeless shelters are veterans, and unfortunately, veterans are 50 percent more likely to fall into homelessness compared to other Americans.
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congress.govOne out of every six men and women in homeless shelters are veterans, and unfortunately, veterans are 50 percent more likely to fall into homelessness compared to other Americans.
Collins highlights the disproportionate impact of homelessness on veterans.
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