A Beacon of Hope
A Beacon of Hope: KHI Addressing Homeless Veterans’ Issues in the US
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that 40,056 veterans are homeless Over 10% of the 650,000 homeless adults in the U.S. are veterans, and upon returning home, they face challenges such as mental illness, substance abuse, foreclosure, poverty, and unemployment. Kingdom Housing Inc. has become a beacon of hope for homeless and displaced veterans and their families. This blog article provides a detailed overview of the issues faced by veterans and our specialized initiatives to assist this community.
Causes of Veterans Homelessness?
Homelessness among US Veterans
- Veterans often face mental health challenges due to unique challenges in the military, including frequent relocations, physical distance, and unfamiliar work hours.
- Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorder are common among soldiers, especially those who have experienced combat.
- There is a shortage of mental health providers, impacting veterans, especially in rural areas.
- Only 1 in 4 veterans have a job they’ll transition to post-time served, often training on services that don’t translate to civilian jobs.
- Lack of transferable skills and young age entry into the military can present major barriers to securing stable income.
- Affordable housing options are slim across the country, with a deficit of approximately 7 million units.
- Economic uncertainties and lack of reasonable housing options make it difficult for veterans to receive the security and support they need.
How to Prevent Housing Instability among Veterans?
Secure housing and nutritional meals for homeless veterans.
- Essential physical health care, substance abuse aftercare, and mental health counseling.
- Personal development and empowerment.
- Job assessment, training, and placement assistance.
- Focus on helping veterans achieve and sustain gainful employment.
- Transition to a civilian lifestyle after military service is challenging.
- Consideration of temporary housing options and affordable housing initiatives.
- Employment services including career training and job placements.
- Free or discounted mental health programs.
What does Kingdom Housing Inc. Do?
Housing Assistance for Veterans: The program offers low-income rentals for veterans and families, temporary housing for displaced or homeless veterans, and transition assistance to offsite sustainable housing.
Work readiness training: The program offers on-the-job training for facility positions, referrals to educational and trade resources, job search and resume assistance, and clothing assistance.
Financial literacy: The program provides financial literacy training, budgeting assistance, and credit repair counseling.
Peer mentoring & and counseling: Peer mentoring and counseling are provided by various professionals such as mental health clinicians, life coaching counselors, recreational therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
Lastly, our mission at Kingdom Housing Incorporated (KHI) is rooted in compassion and commitment to ending veteran homelessness in Hopkins, SC. As we strive to provide supportive housing and comprehensive resources, we invite you to join us in making a difference. Together, we can build a community where every veteran and their family has a place to call home. Visit our website to learn more about our programs and how you can contribute to the cause. Let’s stand united in support of those who have served our nation. Act now, and be a part of the solution. Your support matters.