A recent report from The Urban Institute, in conjunction with the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients (NSHAPC), projected that each year, 2.3 to 3.5 million people experience homelessness in America. In addition, the survey found that 33 percent of all homeless are men and 23 percent of all homeless persons are veterans. The report indicates there are between 529,000 and 840,000 veterans who are homeless at some period during a given year.
Three Hots & A Cot serves those who have served by providing a place for homeless veterans to receive the assistance they need to transition back to civilian society. We treat each homeless veteran with the dignity and respect due every member of our armed services. Any veteran who seeks our assistance is afforded the opportunity our services offer unbiased by race, creed, color, or religious affiliation.
“Three Hots and A Cot” established a homeless shelter in Birmingham, AL. Working with the Veterans Administration and with other community groups, the homeless shelter will be more than a place to sleep. The facility will offer employment services, provide clothing, access to medical/dental care, provide spaces for group support meetings, offer transportation for medical needs and job searches, meals, and other services as needed. In addition, the Center provides daily laundry and shower services for all homeless veterans. The Center serves three meals a day to residents of the home, and provides a free lunch to the homeless daily.
Rising unemployment, current economic conditions, and increased number of veterans coming home is swelling the ranks of the homeless. Three Hots and A Cot provides the basic needs for homeless veterans as they receive the assistance need to transition to an independent lifestyle.
Vettes-4-Vets is proud to support this much-needed undertaking.