Combat veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and the Global War on Terror who need help – from mental health programs to housing, employment training and job placement assistance – are beginning to seek help from the nation’s community-based homeless veteran service provider organizations.The number of homeless veterans has decreased by about 50% since 2009, according to HUD’s Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress (AHAR). Approximately 12,700 veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation New Dawn (OND) were homeless in 2010. The number of young homeless veterans is increasing, but only constitutes 8.8% of the overall homeless veteran population.
Post 911 Veterans
The Forgotten Veteran Resource Guide is a collaboration of Veterans Affairs, veteran - centric organizations, and public and community agencies to provide transitional resources and supportive services to transitioning veterans experiencing homelessness with the objective of obtaining sustainable housing and personal wellness. Are you a veteran or do you know of a veteran in need of resources or supportive services? Please click:
Veterans Resources Questionnaire
The Forgotten Veteran for providers is a comprehensive guide that amasses all the resources and supportive services in one place. For resource and service providers that would like to have their information added to The Forgotten Veteran website or inclusion in the resource guide, please click: