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Homelessness Reaches Record Low, Decreasing by 7.5% Since 2023</span><br><br></strong></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Veteran homelessness has dropped to its lowest level on record since the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) started counting this data in 2009. The 2024 PIT data represents a snapshot of homelessness on a single night. </span></p> <p><strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://news.va.gov/press-room/veterans-homelessness-reaches-record-low-decreasing-by-7-5-since-2023/" target="_blank">Read the press release »</a></strong></p> <p> </p> </div> </div>   <div class="slide"> <a href="javascript:void(0);" tabindex="-1"> <img src="/HOMELESS/images/2024-cr-48.jpg" alt="VA Housed Nearly 48,000 Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in FY 2024"/> </a> <div class="slider-info"> <h4><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">VA Housed Nearly 48,000 Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in FY 2024</span></h4> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">These final FY 2024 numbers surpass VA’s goal by over 16%, marking the largest number of Veterans housed in a single year since FY 2019. </span></p> <p><strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-housed-nearly-48000-veterans-experiencing-homelessness-in-fiscal-year-2024/" target="_blank">Read the press release »</a></strong></p> </div> </div>   <div class="slide"> <a href="javascript:void(0);" tabindex="-1"> <img src="/HOMELESS/images/HPO-PodcastGraphics_carousel.jpg" alt="Ending Veteran Homelessness Podcast"/> </a> <div class="slider-info"> <h4>Ending Veteran Homelessness Podcast</h4> <p>Want to know what VA is doing to end Veteran homelessness? 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Our focus is threefold:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.</li> <li>Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with <a href="/homeless/housing.asp">housing solutions</a>, <a href="/homeless/health_care.asp">health care</a>, <a href="/HOMELESS/HVCES.asp">community employment services</a> and other required supports.</li> <li>Collaborating with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.</li> </ul> <h3 id="whatsnew" class="section-header">What’s New</h3> <ul class="no-bullets" id="whats-new-items"> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://news.va.gov/135232/houston-social-workers-house-homeless-veterans/" target="_blank">Houston Social Workers’ Three-Day Effort to House Homeless Veterans</a><br>VA News | Posted October 7, 2024</li> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://local12.com/news/good-morning-cincinnati/highlighting-veterans-justice-outreach-in-cincinnati-butler-county-service-commission-va-jessica-howard" target="_blank">Helping Veterans: Highlighting Veterans Justice Outreach in Cincinnati</a><br>WKRC Local 12 | Posted November 12, 2024</li> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news10.com/community/veterans-voices/veterans-voices-we-honor-and-thank-those-who-serve/" target="_blank">Veterans Voices: We Honor and Thank Those Who Serve</a><br>ABC News 10 | Posted November 11, 2024</li> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.khq.com/news/homeless/va-surpasses-goal-housing-nearly-48-000-veterans-nationwide-as-spokane-supports-homeless-vets/video_ce92a920-a09d-11ef-b80e-0f04cf6ab4dc.html" target="_blank">VA Surpasses Goal, Housing Nearly 48,000 Veterans Nationwide as Spokane Supports Homeless Vets</a><br>KHQ | Posted November 11, 2024</li> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.fox13news.com/news/voucher-program-provides-essential-housing-vets-need?anvt=2" target="_blank">Voucher Program Provides Essential Housing to Veterans in Need</a><br>Fox 13 Tampa Bay | Posted November 8, 2024</li> </ul>  <p class="link-to-section"><a href="/HOMELESS/successstories/index.asp">Read Older Posts</a></p> <h3 class="section-header">Take Action</h3> <ul id="take-action-items"> <li>If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. </li> <li>You can also call or visit your<strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.va.gov/find-locations" target="_blank">local VA Medical Center</a></strong> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/HOMELESS/crrc-list.asp" target="_blank"><strong>Community Resource and Referral Center</strong></a> where VA staff are ready to help.</li> <li>Explore <a href="/homeless/index.asp">www.va.gov/homeless</a> to learn about <a href="/HOMELESS/about_homeless_programs.asp">VA programs</a> for Veterans who are homeless and share that information with others.</li> <li>Work with VA to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans in your community. Learn how you can help by <a href="/homeless/stakeholders.asp">visiting our Stakeholders page</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/vha-homeless-programs-ending-veteran-h">Listen to our podcast</a>, Ending Veteran Homelessness, to get monthly updates on resources and services. </li> <li>Download <a href="/homeless/get_involved.asp">posters, brochures, and other materials</a> to reach out to Veterans and help VA end homelessness.</li> </ul> <h3 class="section-header">Explore Key Homeless Veterans Programs and Resources</h3> <div class="programs"><a href="/homeless/health_care.asp" title="Health Care"><img alt="Health Care" height="86" src="/homeless/images/button-healthcare.png" width="235"></a> <a href="/homeless/housing.asp" title="Housing Assistance" class="right"><img alt="Housing Assistance" src="/HOMELESS/images/button-housing.png" width="235"></a> <a href="/homeless/mental_health_services.asp" title="Mental Health"><img alt="Mental Health" 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