I have an idea for new Veteran Assistance upon discharge.

Hello Battles,

 As I was driving to an appointment yesterday at the Portland VA Medical Center a thought crossed my mind. I want to help Vets in a way we aren't already. What could I possibly do that is not already being done for us? We have employment assistance, medical, benefits, tuition, retirement homes, homes for the homeless. As I was running down the line, my last stated here struck me. Correct me if I am wrong, but we don't have homes for Vets with families. Maybe I haven't heard of the program or don't fully understand the homeless veteran program in place. In either regard, I thought of an idea that I would be shocked if it is not in place, but if it isn't I wish to instigate the starting of such. What are your ideas of an establishment of private communities? Essentially "On-Post Housing Quarters" for transitioning veterans and their families. I mean, let's face it. How many Soldiers get out and don't have employment secured? A place to call home? Granted some live with family. But what about those who wish to live in states where they have no family or acquaintances? Or the Soldier who thought he had employment secured, gets out and reports for work to find out, Sorry bud, I had to fill it and you weren't here." This would be a neighborhood of prior service military families of every branch living together. A half-way home if you will. There will need to be certain stipulations setup. You live in these homes for free granted you are using your GI Bill or actively engaging an employment search. Upon finding said employment and financial stability is reached they would be asked to locate their own residency. Who says it need be restricted to only transitioning Soldiers and their families? Why not Vets who had homes and lost them because of lost income? Laid off? Terminated? Quit? Couldn't find employment after an injury or disability didn't pay enough to continue paying bills? The possibilities are innumerable.