The Picture of Resilience: Women Veterans Overcoming Homelessness
On a given night in 2023, nearly 4,000 women Veterans went to sleep without a safe place to call home. But thanks to diligence, perseverance, and the strength to ask for help, the women featured in the stories below are not among them any longer.
These Veterans have faced and risen above challenges that are more common to women, including finding housing with children, overcoming military sexual trauma, and more.
At VA, we’re continuously working to improve and create safe and inclusive spaces for women Veterans, the fastest growing demographic group today. We’re determined to bring an end to homelessness for all Veterans, including the women who have bravely served our country.
Candance Thomas
VA support helps Veteran avoid homelessness during military transition.
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Margarita Belmarez
Navy Veteran receives VA housing aid after devastating hurricanes.
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Ida McDonald
Buffalo HUD-VASH and assisted living facility help older Veteran.
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Cynthia Perkins
Boston VA connects homeless Army Veteran with support.
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Patricia James-Booker
Brush with homelessness leads Air Force Veteran to helping others.
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Yolanda Peters
Rideshare program helps Veteran find new roads to employment.
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Teressa White
Army Veteran overcomes hesitation to ask for housing help.
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Carrillo, McCoy, Dobson
Three women Veterans share their stories of homelessness.
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Nicalayae Buford
Homeless Veteran finds stability after transition from military service.
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