We need to be in touch with veterans nationwide! To be a pro-active force to search out and assist any veteran that is homeless! Even just a pack of cigarettes and a warm smile.
There are thousands of veterans from all armed forces that served in country or not living out on the edge of civilization. One small problem, even with all the programs available via national organizations there are still vets out there. National organizations need in the field data. In the field compassion is better than data.
It would be best though when your out looking for veterans take a cellphone and send a twitter with your location. Enable the GPS for your location. That way other veterans can stop by and check up on the vet you just ran into or start from there to find them again.
We also being ex army /navy medics can pair up or headout willing to assist in searching for homeless veterans. Combat medics were/are the most trusted by veterans.
We need to look in all locations, from river banks to alleys. Behind or under bridges also in railroad yards where hobo jungles are located. Under pieces of cardboard, behind trees and shrubs. In abandoned vehicles alongside of highways. Empty and damaged buildings that are boarded up.
The most important thing is to keep looking, you might help prevent a death or injury to a vet. This is about compassion not pity. A warm smile an look in the eye!
I would suggest you come upon them with a little respect. you are a predator to them. sorry thats the way the streets are, can’t change survival mode. It would be good to buddie up with another vet when looking. Start with casual discussion an ask how are they doing today, ask if you can sit and spend a little time enjoying being there with them. Soon or later you will find out by being friendly if its a vet by the terms we use. example chow, or fnnnn this an that. use your gut. also the word will spread like wildfire on the street that you are out there. so watch for the posers and the sneakup on ya bash you in the head diversions.
I’m available to be on the phone but won’t give it out but will allow vets to call about a VA ambulance to pick them up. Understand the system your working with and you’ll see the vet has no respect for the VA hospital.
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Please feel free to openup discussion about how to find and what can be done to help homeless veterans
Roger that dawgrunner. This old Marine is on board with this project.
thank you . need 1000′s of followers to spread the word
Us army vet is homless but would be glad to help
I have always found this UNACCEPTABLE!! No veteran should EVER be homeless!! When will the Government ever do anything!! I Thank ALL OUR VETERANS!!
We can only do what We would want for ourselves. a kind word, a smile. listen to them pour out their disappointment, hurt or disbelief.
How can I help with your endeavor? I will do what I can.
just retweet the message that links to here. thank you for your help. I do need 1000′s of followers first contact your followers
This is outstanding. I’m on board. Is there a protocol to use when approaching someone believed to be homeless Vet? Do you just approach them and say “Are you a Vet”? Expecting them to be honest about it? You may have already posted guidelines and I just haven’t seen them yet.
I would suggest you come upon them with a little respect. you are a predator to them. sorry thats the way the streets are, can’t change survival mode. It would be good to buddie up with another vet when looking. Start with casual discussion an ask how are they doing today, ask if you can sit and spend a little time enjoying being there with them. Soon or later you will find out by being friendly if its a vet by the terms we use. example chow, or fnnnn this an that. use your gut. also the word will spread like wildfire on the street that you are out there. so watch for the posers and the sneakup on ya bash you in the head diversions.
I’m available to be on the phone but won’t give it out but will allow vets to call about a VA ambulance to pick them up. Understand the system your working with and you’ll see the vet has no respect for the VA hospital.
Jean Andre Vallery
Thanks for the reply. I agree, it’s safer and better if we go out in teams of two. And I won’t go unarmed. I live in a small town, so you don’t see many homeless around. Less opportunity for them here. But I will definitely be more vigilant in the future. You’re doing a good thing here. I wish you Godspeed and the best of luck. God Bless and keep you safe brother.
Thank you. Oh, you would be suprised of the amount of homeless veterans in small towns. some live for a while with a friend then a family member but never really on there own. Some veterans that arn’t homeless refuse to go to the VA hospital because of the crass treatment they get and the 6 months wait times for an appointment. Some appointments are fast, however a specalized refferal to another type of doctor might take them out of the state. No transportation to get there or to pay for the gas. VA van will take them if they have a service connected appointment witha two week notice before the appointment. Travel pay is available after the appointment and any money for gas is sent to a checking account of the veteran. not cash in hand anymore. There is a lot going on that the common person doesn’t see about the VA hospital . Travel pay for service connected appointment have to be approved
I have watch my brothers die beside me in believing we where saving usa our freedom and honor our brothers in arms. WE HAVENT ! i am with you boys to the end …