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Homeless Veterans

Homeless Advocate Mark Horvath says “I Dare You to Watch This Short Video on Veteran Homelessness” On any given night, nearly 633,782 people in the United States experience homelessness — over 60,000 of them veterans. This must-see video from @home is the very best video I have seen on the topic of veteran homelessness. This is an [...]

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Vincentian Care, Veterans, Traumatic Stress

Drawing their inspiration from their founder, the “Belgian St. Vincent” and their long tradition of working in situations involving psychiatric disorders, the  Brothers of Charity carry on Vincent’s mission of carry for the casualties of war. “In support of all veterans with post traumatic stress disorder Redeemer House for Veterans exists to improve the living conditions [...]

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“St Vincent De Paul is there for us: the veterans”

Eugene Oregon veteran Steven Vann found himself homeless last March for the first time in life. After a short time at the Eugene Gospel Mission, Vann said St. Vincent de Paul helped him begin to turn his life around. “We get housing for up to two years – no rent, no utilities – for us to get [...]

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Can you share a story about a veteran in your life?

The Phoenix VIncent de Paul Society asks that question on this Memorial Day weekend in the US. You can share your stories either on their (SVdP2U) site or this site (use the  famvin“Comment” button) regardless of where this person served or in what conflict. Many gave their all, many are still giving in rehabilitation centers [...]

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