Windsor sets its sights on ending veteran homelessness
CBC Canada · Recent
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There’s a push in Windsor to make sure those who’ve served don’t end up on the streets, and the project is getting around $100,000 in federal funding. People involved hope the initiative could provide a solution for other cities, too.
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- Windsor's project aims to end veteran homelessness using real-time data and community coordination. 2s
- The initiative is funded with over $100,000 and is the only one among 16 national projects focused solely on veterans. 42s
- Four veterans have been officially confirmed, with data suggesting over 60 more may qualify for support. 52s
- A key goal is to help veterans navigate bureaucracy for official status and access to benefits. 1m 9s
- All who have served, including former RCMP members, are entitled to support, even if they did not serve in combat. 1m 41s