National staff, Department of California Legionnaires meet with Los Angeles Councilman Joe Buscaino's office to discuss city's effort to end veterans homelessness.
On March 25, Department of California National Executive Committeeman Hugh Crooks and Department Parliamentarian Wayne Lee – along with American Legion Executive Director Verna Jones and Veterans Employment & Education Division Deputy Director Mark Walker – met with Jenny Chavez, chief of staff for Los Angeles Councilman Joe Buscaino's office, to discuss LA's plan/strategy to end veteran homelessness by 2015, which is part of the VA's goal.
The Legion reps learned about Los Angeles’ goal of creating more affordable housing and getting all stakeholders at the table to work on coordinated entry for homeless veterans to receive appropriate services and/or programs that will ultimately get them housed and reintegrated back into mainstream society. The Legion reps also discussed their programs and services that are available to assist homeless veterans and the organizations tireless advocacy and efforts on their behalf.
- Homeless Veterans