Hansel to host discussion on veteran homelessness next week
Keene SentinelApr 04, 2024
Apr. 4—New Hampshire nonprofit Harbor Care and former
The event, free and open to the public, will be held at
According to Harbor Care's website, more than 5,000 veterans in
One reason is that the skills veterans earn during service don't always translate well to jobs in the civilian sector. Additionally, some veterans might have a service-related disability or mental health issues. Harbor Care aims to connect such people and families with health care, housing and human services.
Hansel said the number of unhoused veterans in
"We're trying to educate people on the resources available through [Harbor Care's] veterans first program and other programs," he said. "It's a very attainable goal for us to eliminate veteran homelessness in our area."
Harbor Care runs four transitional and permanent housing complexes in
Out of 120 veterans Harbor Care has identified as experiencing homelessness in
Hansel added that next week's event will mark the launch of a
While next week's event is geared at fundraising, this is not the first time
Hansel said he and the organization want to continue these efforts and encourage more community members to participate in trying to move the needle to zero.
"Homelessness in general is a critical issue in the community, but for some folks it might seem like they can't make much of a dent in solving the larger problem," he said. "[Ending veteran homelessness] is achievable and that's exciting and it gives every person in the community an opportunity to contribute to making a meaningful change."
Harbor Care also provides financial assistance to veterans in the form of a housing subsidy, funded through the
Anyone who wants to attend the event can RSVP by emailing Hansel at gsh@georgehansel.com.
The event is scheduled for
Veterans in need of assistance or who may be at risk of homelessness may dial 211 to be connected with
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