When it comes to supporting our unhoused neighbors, people can turn a cold shoulder very, very quickly. No matter the reason (or, most likely, reasons) someone is experiencing homelessness, they always deserve dignity, respect, and a safe space to live. Unfortunately in the United States, we know unhoused people are routinely excluded and left on the (sometimes literal) outskirts. It’s a considerable domino effect—it’s hard to get a job, for example, but it’s even harder if you don’t have clean clothes, a place to shower, or a stable place to sleep. While all unhoused folks deserve support, it’s accurate to point out the (sometimes surprising) fact that many unhoused people in the U.S. are actually veterans. Many live with disabilities, including PTSD from the military. In a breath of good news (though not a substitute for systemic policy changes), as covered by local outlet KSBW, a former resort in Ben Lomond, California, is one step closer to providing affordable, permanent housing to homeless veterans and their families. Read more