Veterans

  This is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the view of MilSpouseFest   On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served and are currently serving, but it’s also important to thank the families that stand beside their spouses. Sometimes when event organizers try to recognize families and veterans, they have active […]

  This post is brought to you by our friends at MilitaryBridge.Com   THE MEANING OF VETERANS DAY: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. We would like to say a special “Thank You” from MilitaryBridge to all military members […]

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This is an opinion piece and does not necessarily represent the opinions of MilSpouseFest. Donna Deutchman is the president & CEO of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization with a mission to build resiliency, economic growth, neighborhoods, and homes for veteran families. When we consider how to address veteran homelessness, we must first consider the individuals […]

According to the latest US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) there are over 4,300 self-reporting homeless women veterans. They make up just over nine percent of the entire homeless veteran population. Only 4.5 percent of veterans placed in Grant and Per Diem programs (GPD), one of the VA homelessness services, are women. While […]