Posts Tagged‘veterans’

Why veterans are at a higher risk of homelessness

When people have experienced war, they often return home with trauma. They have spent a considerable amount of time in a regimented routine which they can find it hard to be without when they get home. This puts them at a disproportionate risk for homelessness. This is a frightening thought; we want to be able to look after the people who fought for us. Unfortunately, their vulnerability has resulted in the neglect of elderly veterans. A contributing factor to the increased risk of homelessness is the trauma they suffer in war. They often return with conditions such as anxiety and…

Why You Should Donate to a Veterans Charity

Veterans have formed a line of defense around our loved ones and us to ensure we can enjoy the safety, freedoms and liberty we have all come to expect as American citizens. Their major contributions are undisputable and their sacrifices unquestioned. Yet, they often come home and receive very little support. Part of this occurs because what they do happens away from the eyes and ears of the public and ‘out of sight, out of mind’ thinking always leads to a lack of understanding and empathy. Another part is that what they do reminds us of things we would like…