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Jewett City homeless veterans home opens

After drawing more than $6 million in financial support, the ambitious housing project will welcome its first residents this month.

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Comprehensive homeless vets guide available

The American Legion has released a handbook that compiles all the services and resources available to homeless veterans.

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DoL announces $15 million in homeless grants

Grants through Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program will provide job training services to help homeless veterans succeed in civilian careers.

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Homeless veterans: A progress report

VA Secretary Eric Shinseki spoke with The American Legion recently about advances being made in his department’s fight to eliminate veteran homelessness.

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Homeless veterans ‘stand down’ on Jan. 21

Homeless veterans will be given a wide array of career and health services this Saturday at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

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Veterans homelessness on decline

National report shows that homelessness among veterans reduced by nearly 12 percent from January 2010 to January 2011.

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VA launching national homelessness events

Legionnaires are encouraged to participate in and raise awareness of events that will take place in 24 cities.

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A Haven From Homelessness

When a transitional housing residence for homeless veterans in New Jersey hit a snag in construction costs, Legion family members in the state sprang to action.

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'Breaking ground' for homeless veterans

Legionnaires in Jewett City, Conn., are behind a multimillion dollar housing complex that could revolutionize the fight against veteran homelessness.

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Focus on homeless vets intensifies

As the number of returning troops increases, so may the number of homeless veterans.

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