VIDEO:  A Home for the Brave
 
 
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has 15,000 beds for homeless veterans across the country, but in Connecticut alone 5,000 veterans are homeless every night. I went to "Homes for the Brave", a shelter for homeless veterans, and discussed the problem with its director and three residents.
by  kristendeptula  on Jun 25,2008
 
 
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CassidyHartmann 514 days ago
I'm glad someone else took on this topic too. Nice job, Kristen!
shelbinator 513 days ago
Outstanding job, newbie! You're a natural at this. Great story, great editing.
vrij 509 days ago
The people have always supported our vets but getting our go on board is a different subject all toghter.
realityfn 258 days ago
Good job Kristen you did a great job on this story. I thought it was very educational and I gotta learn a lot at the same time. Keep up the great work!!
tmuise 213 days ago
Its about time they did something
Oly360 77 days ago
The 1st. thing I would like to say is, Thank you people who run the homes for the brave, and anybody els who is trying to help our vets. It is so sad that the people who fight for our right to think, act and feel freely are being so mistreated. What does that say about our country? These vets of ours go to war and some even die there and what do they get? In my opinion, they should not have to work any more or even pay taxes or worry about where they are gonna rest their heads at night. I really hate the war and the men that had to make this war happen, I have always been aganst Bush. But our troops and Vets are good men and women. They do as they are order so we can sit in our homes and be secure and free. Thank god for the men and women that have fought and died so my children can learn and play and be as happy as they can be. I may not be able to go to war but if I had to, I would die here to save one of our vets. Im sorry if it sounds like Im rambeling on but I get real worked up over this issue. So in closing, Mr. Obama, do something to take care of the past, present and future vets! They already paid the price for real freedom and deserve to be honored and to be the up most respected citizens of our counrty.
Thank you.
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