Pete Dougherty is the Director of Homeless Programs for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, headquartered in Washington, D.C.

How does the Department of Veterans Affairs work with the Department of HUD for the VASH (VA Supportive Housing) Program?  Watch it on YouTube!
(TRT: 1:07min.)


Nearly twenty to twenty-five percent of homeless persons are veterans.  Is that statistic accurate and why do you think veterans make up such a large percentage of our nation's homeless population? Watch it here!
(TRT: 0:59 min.) 


Describe how physical or mental disabilities contribute as a risk factor for homelessness. Watch it here!
(TRT: 1:40 min.)
 

What are the various housing programs the Department of Veterans Affairs provide?  Watch it here!
(TRT: 2:11 min.)


What are other risk factors that lead to or increase the risk of homelessness among veterans?  Watch it here!
(TRT: 2:01 min.)


The vast majority of homeless veterans are single males, why is that?  Watch it here!
(TRT: 1:19 min.)


What is the impact of the current socio-economic conditions in terms of a risk factor for homelessness, and what role is the VA playing to support returning veterans?  Watch it here!
(TRT: 3:18 min.)


How does the VA track and assess the number of homeless veterans? Watch it here!
(TRT: 2:59 min.)


How many OIF/OEF veterans have required assistance from the VA's Homeless Program, and what are the VA's outreach efforts for our returning troops?  Watch it here!
(TRT:  2:15 min.)



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