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Press Release Feb 3, 2020
Army Veteran, 74, Barely Misses the Count and Couldn't Be Happier

Purpose Built Families Foundation gets homeless senior key to his new home three hours after first contact
Homelessness Challenging Post-9/11 Veterans
Press Release Oct 18, 2019
Homelessness Challenging Post-9/11 Veterans

One in five qualifying for VA-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families help in South Florida enlisted after 9/11, six-year study reports
For Suicide Prevention Month, Veteran Advocates Looking for (More Than) a Few Great Listeners
Press Release Sep 6, 2018
For Suicide Prevention Month, Veteran Advocates Looking for (More Than) a Few Great Listeners

If you can give 15 minutes to help save a life, ListenCorps wants you to lend an ear

UM Law Helps Vets Obtain Millions in Benefits
Press Release Sep 6, 2018
UM Law Helps Vets Obtain Millions in Benefits

University of Miami Law School and Purpose Built Families Foundation team up to help homeless Veterans rapidly navigate challenges of obtaining earned benefits
Children of Korean War Veterans Lead Fight for America's Homeless Veterans
Press Release Aug 28, 2018
Children of Korean War Veterans Lead Fight for America's Homeless Veterans

Miami VA Social Workers Marsha Latham, Gina Queen Win Spirit of Community Recognition for Success Reducing Veteran Homelessness in Miami-Dade County
Miami VA Employees Win Spirit of Community
Press Release Aug 23, 2018
Miami VA Employees Win Spirit of Community

Marsha Latham, Gina Queen cited for role disrupting veteran homelessness
Despite Challenges, South Florida Continues to Make Progress Tackling Veteran Homelessness
Press Release Dec 26, 2017
Despite Challenges, South Florida Continues to Make Progress Tackling Veteran Homelessness

Veteran Homelessness Down by Nearly 50 Percent Since 2011
VA Awards $2.2 Million to Purpose Built Families Homeless Veterans Program
Press Release Oct 2, 2017
VA Awards $2.2 Million to Purpose Built Families Homeless Veterans Program

Operation Sacred Trust has helped reduce Veteran homelessness by 50 percent in South Florida
Five years after being homeless, Navy Veteran Ashley Latimar is doing great
Video Oct 2, 2017
Five years after being homeless, Navy Veteran Ashley Latimar is doing great

Ashley Latimar is one of thousands of very low income veterans served by Operation Sacred Trust, a VA-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families collaboration helping end Veteran homelessness in South Florida. Five years after reaching out for help, she's a happily married homeowner.