As Remembrance Day approaches, this story is especially poignant ... I am now led to wonder what the Canadian stats are.... my google search turned up very little info, but I'm sure our Vets need our attention to this issue as well.
Veterans make up one in four homeless people in the United States
Veterans make up one in four homeless people in the United States
And homelessness is not just a problem among middle-age and elderly veterans. Younger veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are trickling into shelters and soup kitchens seeking services, treatment or help with finding a job.