Programs to Address Veteran Homelessness in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

abstract: There is a need within the Phoenix Metropolitan area to solve the complex issue of veteran homelessness. According to the Veterans Affairs, over 500,000 veterans live in Arizona, which comprises about 2.5% of the nation’s veteran’s population as of September 30, 2017. Many veterans have neither the skills nor resources necessary to integrate back into society after their tour of duty thus leading them into homelessness. The goal of this thesis is to research organizations in the Phoenix Metropolitan area that help to prevent veteran homelessness and/or assist homeless veterans in obtaining stable housing. Programs and services provided by various organizations are discussed, along with an analysis which reveals insufficient money, labor, and space to fully address veteran homelessness, as well as a trend where most organizations are trying to solve this issue on their own. Recommendations are provided which include identifying synergies between entities to create greater impact through partnerships, so society can improve the veteran homelessness situation and help those who bravely served our country find stability in their personal lives