President Biden investing $3B to fight homelessness with a focus on veterans

Philadelphia declares "Code Blue" for people experiencing homelessness

(CNN) -- The Biden administration is investing more than $3 billion to prevent and reduce homelessness across America, with a focus on helping veterans.

According to the White House, $58 million will go to helping veterans find and keep jobs through training, apprenticeships, and other support services.

The funding also includes $11 million for legal services.

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Plus, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Veteran Affairs are launching a new series of "Boot Camps" to help quickly rehouse veterans.

The VA said it is currently on track to rehouse 38,000 veterans in 2023. 

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