Posted on Jan 25, 2016
MSG Jamie Coleman
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SPC Chad Kolod
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Well that's a hard question. In the military you learn to be very self reliant, you know that you can rely on your brothers and sisters in arms, but you also become very proficient and taking care of yourself. The first thing that needs to happen is that they need to know its ok to get help. It doesn't make you weak to utilize the support of others. From there we need competent community organizers that understand the needs of the veterans in their own community. They need to find these veterans and talk to them, get to know them and make decisions together. What can break down the system is programs that try to read minds. Some may need help getting a job, clothes, vehicles fit for their disabilities, food, or shelter. Than once they figure out their needs they work with local citizens to help out. After that you need to follow up with them. Once you've helped once it may not be over. Check in once in a while. Most importantly they just need some trustworthy people to help make some sort of difference in their life.
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MAJ Rene De La Rosa
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Utah was the first state to eradicate homelessness among the veteran population. They did it by paying attention to the person, and not the behavior or manner that got them to that point.
http://www.nationofchange.org/utah-ending-homelessness-giving-people-homes [login to see]
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SSG General Services Technician And State Vehicle Inspector
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The primary way is through involvement with local organizations. The way to get THAT done though is elect good, honest citizens to represent us in government and who will ensure government STAYS out of our way.
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