This is a tragedy and a dishonor to our nation's sons and daughters! This father is going to do something about it! Beginning April 1st, 2012 - I will begin walking 5,100 miles from San Francisco, California to the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.
Follow me and help me raise $500,000 for selected organizations helping veterans get on their feet, off the street and into a permanent home!
I have many thoughts about the homeless veteran issue and would love to get in touch with Stand Down founder, Mr. Natchison to further discuss and help strategize:
1. There's a tradition around the holidays in which military families and the local community adopt military personnel who stay on base during the holidays to join their family for a nice holiday meal. Why can't we use that same principle to help higher functioning homeless veterans, like Charles Worley who was featured in the 60 minutes story? I'm sure many folks, especially empty-nesters who have the extra room, wouldn't mind opening their home to these vets as long as there is a supporting infra-structure in place to ensure they get the assistance they need to better themselves and eventually become independent (ie. Job Services).
2. Why can't the government set aside state or federal land to build large working communities for these homeless veterans? The homeless vets can assist in building this community. Once established, they will have a centralized place to receive VA assistance and work contracted jobs, including community improvement projects. Great way to support both the veteran and the local community. They could even establish working farms to support their food needs. For the income they earn while there, some of it can go toward their living expense, for staying at the community, and the rest can go into their personal account.
3. This last comment is for both 60 Minutes & Mr. Natchison. If Charles Worley hasn't already received assistance and gotten off the street yet, have him get in touch with me. If he doesn't mind moving to South Florid, I'm a federal employee at a local military command and will be happy to give him a place to stay and assistance in finding a job. He deserves a chance. And so too do the others....... one veteran at a time.
Where may I send a contribution> Please print the address in large letters as I recently had eye surgery and have a difficult time seeing smaller print. Think you. Another veteran Who Cares.
This is such an excellent report on an issue that really needs attention. I think this is the type of reporting that can directly affect policies and make a dfference in the lives of people. Maybe the military has learned to condition people to follow orders so well and get through war from day to day so well that beter re-conditioning needs to be available when soldiers return.
The government must help our vetrans who are willing to take a chance that they might be killed or severly injured serving their country. Wake up Washington and get with it. While kicking out the illegal aliens from the USA wouldn?t solve the problem completely it would help. Three previous Presidents have done it and let?s do it again. Work for citizins not illegials.
Thanks to all those who help a VET get to his feet of success. I retired with 31 years of Honarable Naval Service a year ago. I gave the Navy my 110% during my whole career. Unfortunately I have not beeen able to find a job It's hard when you was at the top all to get hired for the bottom jobs. I need help in finding a job. I have expent all avenues. Thank God for my retirement check otherwise I would be in the street also.
Thanks to all those who help a VET get to his feet of success. I retired with 31 years of Honarable Naval Service a year ago. I gave the Navy my 110% during my whole career. Unfortunately I have not beeen able to find a job It's hard when you was at the top all to get hired for the bottom jobs. I need help in finding a job. I have expent all avenues. Thank God for my retirement check otherwise I would be in the street also.
It is a hard time for a lot of vets more so now than before. The VA does the some what the best with what they have, and the THICK RED tape does not make things happen any faster or at all. My husband and myself live sometimes check to check. We have even had to ask help from family and friends. Yes, our pride does take a bruise, because of it. Honestly, I am very proud to have friends and family to be there for us. We are part of our local VFW and help out in any way we can. Like I am told Freedom is not free. It costs whatever you are willing to put up. Just some are willing to give more than others. I now truly understand the "Broken Window Effect". If you don't know about it. Here it is. You pass a house and it has a broken window, and the next day it has another. The third day it has two more and until one day someone goes and starts to fix the windows they will keep breaking. I know when a good deed is done and some one else sees the out come it reflects on them to want to do something too. Plus, a simple "thank you" does go a long way.
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1. There's a tradition around the holidays in which military families and the local community adopt military personnel who stay on base during the holidays to join their family for a nice holiday meal. Why can't we use that same principle to help higher functioning homeless veterans, like Charles Worley who was featured in the 60 minutes story? I'm sure many folks, especially empty-nesters who have the extra room, wouldn't mind opening their home to these vets as long as there is a supporting infra-structure in place to ensure they get the assistance they need to better themselves and eventually become independent (ie. Job Services).
2. Why can't the government set aside state or federal land to build large working communities for these homeless veterans? The homeless vets can assist in building this community. Once established, they will have a centralized place to receive VA assistance and work contracted jobs, including community improvement projects. Great way to support both the veteran and the local community. They could even establish working farms to support their food needs. For the income they earn while there, some of it can go toward their living expense, for staying at the community, and the rest can go into their personal account.
3. This last comment is for both 60 Minutes & Mr. Natchison. If Charles Worley hasn't already received assistance and gotten off the street yet, have him get in touch with me. If he doesn't mind moving to South Florid, I'm a federal employee at a local military command and will be happy to give him a place to stay and assistance in finding a job. He deserves a chance. And so too do the others....... one veteran at a time.
Thank you!
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dtoole9999
Work for citizins not illegials.