Veteran Homelessness Drops Nationally | Pierre News

Veteran homelessness dips slightly nationwide, falling by 387 to 32,495—a 1.2% decline continuing a long-term trend, though progress varies by state. While California and Florida saw major drops, Oregon and Mississippi experienced sharp increases. Experts credit sustained federal funding since 2009 and state-level initiatives—including landlord incentives, New Jersey’s “Bringing Veterans Home” program, Minnesota’s statewide registry, and Florida and Maine’s landlord engagement efforts—for driving change. These targeted solutions offer a blueprint for tackling homelessness more broadly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd751745d3667eda