Monterey, CA Number of Homeless Vets More Than Double In The Last Two Years

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A number of non-profits are struggling to keep up with the dramatically growing number of homeless veterans.  There are a total of 26,531 that are either living on the streets, at risk of losing their homes, in temporary housing units or receiving vouchers to help subsidize rent, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs office.  That's more than doubled from only 10,500 at the end of 2011, and the number may be low due to veterans that the VA office is unaware are homeless.  These are terrible statistics and I hope it doesn't overload the non-profits trying to serve them.  Many of them are seniors, and those we will try and help as funds become available.  It's extremely difficult to raise money in this environment, but that won't stop us from trying.  If you would like to support our mission, we are currently doing a fundraising campaign.  I am proud that we were chosen by Monterey County Weekly as one of the charities highlighted in their annual Monterey County Gives program.  If you can afford to give, please donate via the below web site as there are matching funds available via this great program.  The way it works is, there is $100,000 in matching funds and it will be divided pro-rata amongst the participating organizations based on how much they raise.  So please help us stay in the top fundraisers by clicking here.

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