Finally Our Homeless Vets will have Homes
By marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
United States
August 30, 2015 12:05pm CST
Connecticut takes the First step and the first State to make homeless among Vets a thing of the past. Other States need to follow their example.
Around 300 veterans who were described as chronically homeless will now have homes due to the Department of Housing, non profits and volunteers are making this possible.
They will also have Support Services available to the veterans.
This is one of the best things I have heard all week as our veterans need this, they do not need to be sleeping in the parks and cars.
They fought for Our Country and need to be recognized for their contribution and for keeping Us Safe.
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19 responses
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 Aug 15
That is a really great move and definitely a healthy example has been set.
I read about it a few months back when I presume it was still in the making and this is something really good.
Maybe off discussion, but I also read somewhere that some celebrities too are working on these lines to provide some of the spaces they have been in possession of for such noble causes. This too can be effective as many normal people do idolize the Celebs.
I read about it a few months back when I presume it was still in the making and this is something really good.
Maybe off discussion, but I also read somewhere that some celebrities too are working on these lines to provide some of the spaces they have been in possession of for such noble causes. This too can be effective as many normal people do idolize the Celebs.5 people like this
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
30 Aug 15
Long overdue this is and i'm glad it is finally being recognized as a much needed thing to do..
Bravo to Connecticut!
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@GardenGerty (169590)
• United States
30 Aug 15
This is indeed good news. I wish each state could follow this same direction.
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@Keola12 (824)
• United States
30 Aug 15
I think it's wonderful for the state of Connecticut to help vetrans like that. Personally, I believe vetrans should get all due respect. There have been many changes throughout the years when it comes to giving the vetrans the respect they truly deserve. I believe through the state of Connecticut helping vetrans obtain a place to live is not only ideal, but it's the first step in the right direction here in the United States. Hopefully, the rest of the states will follow its example.
@allknowing (153529)
• India
31 Aug 15
How could they have been homeless in the first place is a question that comes to mind. They need to taken care of on a preferential basis
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
31 Aug 15
@Marcyaz They are special people and government should have seen to it that they do not become homeless.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
30 Aug 15
I am so happy to see this. This should be done everywhere and I dont know what is taking anyone so long to do it. It is common sense and decency to house and help them, after all they deserve it. So do all homeless too, should be anything done to help.
That would be my one charity if I had the means..the homeless. There is no reason for it.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
30 Aug 15
This should never have been continued after all they were in the battle zones fighting and then to come home and be treated like nothing is just not right. I agree all homelessness should not be continued, we should be helping those in need.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
30 Aug 15
@Marcyaz Especially the poor vets.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
30 Aug 15
@TiarasOceanView
Especially the vets is right they should be living like kings instead of like this. Well at least now hopefully other States will follow their lead and start to do something also. 
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
30 Aug 15
Way to go Connecticut, it is about time they get the credit they so deserve. They are on the front lines keeping us all safe. I hope all the other States will follow.
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@inertia4 (27978)
• United States
3 Sep 15
I always found this to be horrible how they treat the veterans when they come home after a war or tour of duty. How they can turn their backs on them is horrible. It goes to show you that the government only sees them as numbers and fighters, nothing more. That is sad. I am so glad the they are doing this for the vets. I always believe that they should have completely free medical and be able to go to the doctor and or hospital of their choice. Also they should be paid a salary for the rest of their lives. Maybe not lots of money, but something. And yes, they should always have free housing. That's how I see it. They fought for this countries stupidity and came home damaged in many ways. The least this country could do is take care of them one hundred percent.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
3 Sep 15
They can go to the VA hospitals but sometimes there is a long wait and by then it could be to late. If they stay in the service long enough they can draw a pension but I am not sure now how long it is something like 20 years I believe.
Housing should be a number one priority for the vets that is for sure. We don't want them to be out on the streets begging for food when they are the ones who fought for our liberties.
I fully agree we should take care of them one hundred percent.
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@inertia4 (27978)
• United States
9 Sep 15
@Marcyaz I believe that as well. They need to change the structure for our soldiers. The VA hospital was always not a good place to go. Maybe they are understaffed or not enough of them. It shouldn't be like that. And they should be able to draw a pension anyway. They go and fight for this country and most don't come back home. That is a horrible thing. And the ones that do come home are just pushed aside.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
2 Sep 15
I am happy to hear this news.It is high time that these veterans were provided a roof over their heads.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
31 Aug 15
@DWDavis
They are not thought of very highly in the Phoenix, Arizona area with all the stuff that had recently been found out how they were not making appointments for vets and letting them suffer it out. Big shake up was going on there and a friend needs a lung transplant because of Agent Orange and the VA doc will not approve it. I really don't expect him to hang on much long. How sad a vet can't get the help he needs.
How sad a vet can't get the help he needs.1 person likes this
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
30 Aug 15
@Marcyaz I think the attitude of the VA depends on what part of the country you are in. Veterans I know, including my dad, think very highly of the VA clinics here in eastern NC. But then we have a lot of active military bases in our part of the state. I think that makes a difference.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
31 Aug 15
Anna, it is the same here taking care of illegal immigrants but forget about the local homeless people. That is not right and we should change how we do things and take local people into consideration before someone who has come into our countries illegally. I say send them back where they came from and charge their Country for what it cost us then maybe people will stay where they are or come through legally.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
31 Aug 15
This should be happening in all 50 states.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
31 Aug 15
With all due respect they are not the first State to do this--also 300 seems a very small figure for Connecticut even if they are defined as chronically homeless
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
31 Aug 15
From what I read it is the first State but of course maybe they are the ones who are doing the most for their vets, yes I thought it was a small figure also but I would suppose not everyone wants to be in the system. I think it would be hard to go out and find everyone who would qualify.
@bluerubymoon53 (3286)
• United States
30 Aug 15
NO ONE should be homeless. We all need a roof over our heads. It would be such a scary life to live.
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@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
30 Aug 15
This is just wonderful. Forgive my ignorance but I did not realise that they were suffering - really awful!
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
30 Aug 15
Yes I think most of us have seen the vets on the street corners with signs asking for help, the poor guys. I know I personally have seen lots of them and have given a few bucks if I have any cash with me, to me so they can at least buy a doughnut or something. It is so sad and I always wished I could do more as my husband was a war veteran also but was not homeless. Who knows where we will be a year from now, it could be one us out there with a sign asking for help.
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@topffer (42155)
• France
30 Aug 15
It is a first step. I think that nobody should be homeless. Housing right is a constitutional right in my country, and several other European countries (Spain, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland and Finland). It means that only people wanting to sleep in the streets are in the streets, and that the state offers a roof to every homeless. It is a matter of human dignity, and I don't care to pay more taxes for these people, it is a good cause.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
30 Aug 15
That is wonderful Topffer that your Country and others do help and only those wanted to stay in the streets are in the street, also they offer a roof to every homeless person. The US should be ashamed for the way they have treated their veterans to leave them out on the streets.
Topffer that your Country and others do help and only those wanted to stay in the streets are in the street, also they offer a roof to every homeless person. The US should be ashamed for the way they have treated their veterans to leave them out on the streets.1 person likes this
@LiamLeath (55)
• United Kingdom
30 Aug 15
What our world has become in the past few years is really shameful.
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