A survey just issued by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, is showing that one in every four homeless person on the street today is a veteran. (Article)
The Alliance reported that about 195,827 veterans are now homeless, a 0.8 percent increase over last year’s estimate of 194,254. Figures from the survey indicate that of that total somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,700 homeless veterans live in Ohio, the region being among states having the lowest number in the country. Indiana is estimated as having 1,200, with Pennsylvania having 2,784. West Virginia and Kentucky were among the ten states having 425.
While only part of an answer, we found out yesterday that Treasurer Richard Cordray on Monday had asked the Ohio General Assembly to place on the ballot a constitutional amendment providing compensation to Ohio veterans of major conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf. (Article)
The amendment, once passed by voters, would give veterans $100 for each month served, up to $1,000, and monthly compensation of $50 to those serving elsewhere during those conflicts up to $500. Family members of those killed in action would receive $5,000 in addition to other compensation. ( Official Link )
Pennsylvania and West Virginia have similar programs available..
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