The purpose of a House Is A Home For Heroes is to raise awareness of and action on the problems of homeless veterans both locally and nationwide. The Foundation promotes both thought and action on the issue of homeless veterans that otherwise might not get public attention and national recognition. Homelessness among our veterans continues to be serious problems for many individuals and families in our country. Among the adult homeless population in America, approximately one third are veterans. There are an estimated 275,000 homeless veterans nationally on any given night, and 5,500 in our Nations Capitol alone. According to the federal government, veterans make up 9% of the U.S. population but 23% of the homeless population. Among homeless men, veterans make up 33%.
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