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VA will provide phones, rideshares to homeless vets facing ‘outreach’ gaps

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VA will provide phones, rideshares to homeless vets facing ‘outreach’ gaps
Advocacy V Task & Purpose
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Homeless veterans in the United States are set to receive support to stay connected to essential resources. A new rule announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs will provide devices such as tablets, smartphones, and disposable phones to eligible veterans. This initiative aims to address the challenge of maintaining contact with homeless veterans who often live on the streets.

The devices will enable them to stay in touch with doctors, potential employers, and their families. Further details on the program, including eligibility criteria, are available from the source. The initiative is intended to help homeless veterans access the benefits and resources they are entitled to.

Originally reported by Task & Purpose. Read the original article →
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