https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz Leave No Soldier Behind! en-us 2021-10-12 22:24:10 UTC 2025-11-18 07:57:24 UTC hello@padlet.com kswopes2017 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812242664 These armed forces men and women served our country proudly under all conditions and situations, and asked for nothing in return.]]> 2021-10-12 23:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812242664 kswopes2017 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812280701 We honored them while they were defending our freedom, but freedom was not free for veterans.]]> 2021-10-13 00:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812280701 kswopes2017 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812364087 Over 1.5 million veterans are at risk of homelessness. Over 40,000 veterans are currently homeless, accounting for 11% of homeless adults in the United States.]]> 2021-10-13 00:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812364087 kswopes2017 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812383371 Unemployment do to mental health issues, physical disabilities and social isolation are leading factors in veteran homelessness]]> 2021-10-13 00:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812383371 kswopes2017 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812399109 They were there for us when we needed them, let's be there for them when they need us.]]> 2021-10-13 01:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812399109 kswopes2017 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812415226 Advocate for vacant government or donated land to be used to build housing for homeless veterans.]]> 2021-10-13 01:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812415226 kswopes2017 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812526069 Homelessness is the leading factor in Indigent burials (any veteran who is without means of procuring the necessities of life). Shelter is only second to air!]]> 2021-10-13 01:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1812526069 kennedyt2021 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813632164 Veterans need a home where they feel safe and can heal.
"We need to prepare for what they are going to face in the future." Brigadier General Pifer 10th Mountain Division U.S. Army]]> 2021-10-13 11:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813632164 kennedyt2021 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813643229 Suicide rates for female veterans is 25% higher than civilian women, and they are the fastest growing segment of the homeless veteran population.]]> 2021-10-13 11:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813643229 kennedyt2021 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813663502 2018 Veteran Population taken from Va.gov

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/docs/Office-of-Mental-Health-and-Suicide-Prevention-National-Strategy-for-Preventing-Veterans-Suicide.pdf]]> 2021-10-13 11:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813663502 kennedyt2021 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813690489 June 16,2021 USICH Report.
There is more work to be done!

]]> 2021-10-13 12:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813690489 kennedyt2021 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813775297 Advocate in your community to House Plant a Veteran!]]> 2021-10-13 12:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813775297 kennedyt2021 https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813800338 October 13, 2021 
The following (5) five insertions I added for a Florida Atlantic University Graduate Course Group Project. The course is Public Policy and Nonprofit Organizations with Dr. Jorene Jameson in the School of Public Administration.]]> 2021-10-13 12:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kswopes2017/gidbmxg7nnszfcuz/wish/1813800338