VHA strives toward racial equity in homeless programs – The American Legion

In response to the disproportionate number of minorities experiencing homelessness in the United States, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Homeless Programs Office (HPO) established the Racial Equity and Racial Justice Workgroup to better address the needs of these veterans. Historically, some racial and ethnic groups experience higher rates of homelessness in the U.S., which are also reflected in homeless veterans.

The establishment of the Racial Equity and Raci