They’re getting help from a 4-year-old effort to boost graduation rates with rent subsidies and life skills training.
Emily Roth, president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and a proud granddaughter of a Vietnam veteran, chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Nueces County has seen a 337.9% increase in its unhoused population, and the trend shows no signs of slowing as the new year approaches.
The program provides additional shelter capacity during inclement weather days typically from November through March.
While some may see it as a step toward addressing homelessness, others worry about its impact on the community.