On any given night, it is estimated by the Department of Veterans Affairs that there are 170,000 homeless veterans on the streets in America. Volunteer
s of America Michigan is committed to reducing that number and serving the unique needs of homeless veterans.
In February 2009, musicians, community members and a giant pair of scissors helped Volunteers of America Michigan unveil the newest addition to our Veterans Housing Program in Lansing. The addition, which includes 11 new rooms and 22 beds, will bring the number of homeless veterans served up to 56 each night.
The Veterans Housing Program is one of many services offered to reach out to veterans in need. The program houses homeless veterans, provides services and counseling to cope with physical health, employment and mental health needs such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “This is a large program reaching tremendous needs, and now we can do more,” said Alex Brodrick, President and CEO of Volunteers of America Michigan.
Lloyd Littleton, an Army Special Services Veteran, spoke at the event on the importance of the Volunteers of America Michigan and veteran services. “To discover that there’s something to help you get back in the world, it brings you back up again,” Littleton said. Learn more about how Volunteers of America Michigan is expanding our services for Veterans in Michigan.
On any given night, it is estimated by the Department of Veterans Affairs that there are 170,000 homeless veterans on the streets in America. Volunteers of America Michigan is committed to reducing that number and serving the unique needs of homeless veterans.
In February 2009, musicians, community members and a giant pair of scissors helped Volunteers of America Michigan unveil the newest addition to our Veterans Housing Program in Lansing. The addition, which includes 11 new rooms and 22 beds, will bring the number of homeless veterans served up to 56 each night.
The Veterans Housing Program is one of many services offered to reach out to veterans in need. The program houses homeless veterans, provides services and counseling to cope with physical health, employment and mental health needs such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “This is a large program reaching tremendous needs, and now we can do more,” said Alex Brodrick, President and CEO of Volunteers of America Michigan.
Lloyd Littleton, an Army Special Services Veteran, spoke at the event on the importance of the Volunteers of America Michigan and veteran services. “To discover that there’s something to help you get back in the world, it brings you back up again,” Littleton said. Learn more about how Volunteers of America Michigan is expanding our services for Veterans in Michigan.