2. Today in the United States of America…
there are more than
22 Million Veterans.

4. Since Operation Enduring Freedom
More than 1.6 million brave men and
woman have served in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and surrounding areas
Half had repeated deployment

9. 1 in 3
are
HOMELESS Veterans

12. According to Department of Veterans Affairs there are
49,425 veterans with newly diagnosed
post traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)

13. ON ANY GIVEN NIGHT MORE THAN
200,000 VETERANS ARE LIVING:
 IN SHELTERS
 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
 CARS
 And on the STREETS

15. “As long as there are veterans or veteran family
members searching for shelter on the streets...we
have failed in our duty to honor the commitment
of the brave men and women who chose to
serve.”
Barack Obama

16.  This year, the VA will spend $3.2 billion to
prevent and reduce homelessness among
veterans.
 $500 million going to homeless programs and
$2.5 billion to medical services.

17. In March of 2011, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
launched a new program:
Hiring Our Heroes
a nationwide initiative to help veterans and
military spouses find meaningful employment.

18. They fought for us..
..it’s time we fight for them

19. They need food

20. They need shelter

21. They need your support

22. Support you local
VETERANS

23. No Man Left Behind