Who We Serve
In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Elks National Veterans Service Commission has pledged to help end veteran homelessness, and ensure that every veteran has the safe, stable home they deserve. As a part of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Hopkins Elks Lodge has joined this pledge and launched our Welcome Home Vets program.Every night, more than 47,000 veterans are living on the streets. Each with a different story, they all shared a common pledge: to support and defend this country. Their service is done. Now, it’s the our turn to serve.We are committed to providing Welcome Home Kits to veterans in need transitioning from homeless shelters to permanent housing.
It’s estimated that 10 percent of homeless adults in America are veterans. The VA also estimates that 70 percent of veterans they serve have dealt with chronic homelessness and unemployment. But they’ve also made addressing the issue a priority. And they’re counting on the nearly 800,000 Elks members to help.
By the Numbers
How big is the problem of veteran homelessness?
The Good News
The VA has made this issue a priority, and provides health care, housing solutions, job training, rent assistance and other supportive services. They’ve recruited community partners, and raised awareness. Since many of these changes began in 2010, veteran homelessness has dropped 36%. This means . . . ending veteran homelessness is possible! You can play a part in doing that.
It’s estimated that 10 percent of homeless adults in America are veterans. The VA also estimates that 70 percent of veterans they serve have dealt with chronic homelessness and unemployment. But they’ve also made addressing the issue a priority. And they’re counting on the nearly 800,000 Elks members to help.
By the Numbers
How big is the problem of veteran homelessness?
- There are 19.3 million veterans in the United States
- As many as 10% of homeless adults are veterans
- 3.8 million veterans have a service-related disability
- 70% of veterans served by the VA have dealt with chronic homelessness and unemployment
The Good News
The VA has made this issue a priority, and provides health care, housing solutions, job training, rent assistance and other supportive services. They’ve recruited community partners, and raised awareness. Since many of these changes began in 2010, veteran homelessness has dropped 36%. This means . . . ending veteran homelessness is possible! You can play a part in doing that.