Dallas and Collin counties have been declared to have effectively ended veteran homelessness by federal agencies, despite some veterans still being unhoused. The city and county officials are praised for their efforts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between community partners and government in achieving this milestone.
The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs reports veteran homelessness increased by 7.4% nationally and went up 13% in Texas in 2023. Tarrant County has found a way to defy that trend by helping provide veterans with the housing and job training they need. https://t.co/g0cUEHGTJZ
“Dallas City and Dallas County have effectively ended homelessness among veterans,” @Johnson4Dallas declared about the federal designation at an event held at city hall on May 22. https://t.co/Yb5eBIHDtd
Dallas and Collin counties have effectively ended veteran homelessness. Though there is still more work to do, it shows that we can do big things when community partners and our government work together. Let’s keep building on this progress. https://t.co/SG5p7nRcE7
Good: Dallas, Collin counties effectively end veteran homelessness, federal agencies say https://t.co/xUlQiYSSmd
How many homeless veterans are there? How many illegal aliens are receiving cash, food and housing from you? https://t.co/E9fEwMkMO9
Dallas, Collin counties effectively end veteran homelessness, feds say https://t.co/LryjYBpW7B
Dallas' mayor and city council announced Wednesday that the city has received a federal declaration saying it has effectively ended veteran homelessness -- despite a number of veterans remaining unhoused, some even just across the street from City Hall. https://t.co/FZ76so4WmP