What is Project S.T.E.A.L.?
Project S.T.E.A.L. is one of many rescue missions across the United States of America tackling the crisis our homeless heroes are facing. We will be constructing veteran villages with the help of contractors and volunteers across the state city and state.
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness,
"On a single night in January 2020:
37,252 veterans were experiencing homelessness.
22,048 veterans were sheltered, while 15,204 veterans were unsheltered.
Most homeless veterans were without children; only 2 percent were homeless as part of a family.
91.3 percent were men, while 8.4 percent (3,126 veterans) were women."
Veterans - National Alliance to End Homelessness
What is the primary cause of veteran homelessness? Veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than other Americans due to poverty, lack of support networks, and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or substandard housing.
Veterans need all the help we have the honor to give.
Project S.T.E.A.L. is one of many rescue missions across the United States of America tackling the crisis our homeless heroes are facing. We will be constructing veteran villages with the help of contractors and volunteers across the state city and state.
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness,
"On a single night in January 2020:
37,252 veterans were experiencing homelessness.
22,048 veterans were sheltered, while 15,204 veterans were unsheltered.
Most homeless veterans were without children; only 2 percent were homeless as part of a family.
91.3 percent were men, while 8.4 percent (3,126 veterans) were women."
Veterans - National Alliance to End Homelessness
What is the primary cause of veteran homelessness? Veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than other Americans due to poverty, lack of support networks, and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or substandard housing.
- About 1.5 million veterans are considered at-risk of homelessness. At risk is defined as being below the poverty level and paying more than 50% of household income on rent. It also includes households with a member who has a disability, a person living alone, and those who are not in the labor force.
- Research shows that the greatest risk factors for homelessness are lack of support and social isolation after discharge. Veterans have low marriage rates and high divorce rates; and, currently, 1 in 5 veterans is living alone. Social networks are particularly important for those who have a crisis or need temporary help. Without this assistance, they are at high risk for homelessness.
- Nearly half a million (467,877) veterans are severely rent burdened and paying more than 50% of their income for rent. More than half (55%) of veterans with severe housing cost burden fell below the poverty level and 43% receive food stamps.
- Approximately 45% of the 1.6 million veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are seeking disability compensation. The average wait to get a disability claim processed is now eight months. Payments range from $127/month for a 10% disability to $2,769 for a full disability.
Veterans need all the help we have the honor to give.