HOMELESS VETERANS AWARNESS DAY

Support our homeless veterans. Provide care for our neighbors who have served, many of whom live below the poverty line.

Support veteran charities that assist the homeless with their daily needs, Donate to the charities Wishlist, or simply volunteer.

"Support our homeless veterans and the shelters that offer assistance"

• Over 41,000 Veterans in America experience homelessness on any given day
• A record-high 653,104 people experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2023. This is more than a 12.1 percent increase over the previous year.
• From 2019-2023, the number of people who entered emergency shelter for the first time increased more than 23 percent.1
• In 2023, a record high 256,610 people, or 39.3 percent of all people experiencing homelessness, were unsheltered. More than 50 percent of individuals experiencing homelessness were unsheltered.
• The number of renter households paying more than 50 percent of their income on rent increased dramatically, rising over 12.6 percent between 2015 to 2022. People who identify as Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, Asian or ‘Some Other Race’ are more greatly impacted.
• After years of declines due to targeted assistance, the numbers of veterans and chronically homeless individuals experiencing homelessness are both rising again, with a 7 percent and 12 percent increase, respectively, since the previous year.

FOR MORE HELP FOR VETERANS & MILITARY SERVICE PERSONEL AS IN MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS, HOME REPAIR, & NATIONAL RESOURCES & MORE

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

National Police Week 5K

May – Washington, D.C.

📍Honors fallen law enforcement officers and supports their families.

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Annual – Maryland

📍Memorial and fundraising events supporting families of fallen firefighters.

Navy Reserve Birthday

📍Celebrates the founding and service of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

K-9 Veterans Day

📍Honors military working dogs and their handlers’ service.

National Medal of Honor Day

📍Honors recipients of the U.S. military’s highest award for valor.

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk

Nationwide Event

📍Honors military heroes and first responders; supports fallen heroes’ families.

Project Hero Cycling Events

Various dates 

📍Community cycling events supporting veteran outreach programs.

NON-PROFITS

SHELTERDAY

THE HOMELESS

MEALFINDER

VETERANS

Volunteers Of America – Supports individuals and communities through housing, healthcare, and human services for vulnerable populations such as veterans, the homeless, and the elderly.

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) – Empowers people 50 and older to live their best lives through advocacy, community service, and resources on health, finances, and independence. 

National Council on Aging (NCOA)– Improves the lives of older adults, especially the vulnerable and disadvantaged, through advocacy, services, and partnerships that promote aging well. 

Alzheimer’s Association  – Leads efforts to end Alzheimer’s and other dementias by advancing research, providing care and support, and promoting brain health.

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)  – Empowers disabled veterans to lead high-quality lives through free assistance with benefits, advocacy, and community support. 

YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) – Builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all through community programs in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly – Reduces isolation and loneliness among older adults by fostering friendships and community connections. 

The Salvation Army – A Christian organization that serves people in need by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs without discrimination.