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A Perfect Storm – Consequences of Homelessness During a Pandemic

By Shad Meshad / January 16, 2021

As the pandemic continues, the wave building behind it is a tsunami of homelessness as low-wage earners lose ground because…

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The NVF: A Look Back Before We Leap Forward

By Shad Meshad / January 1, 2021

Not all Santas wear red suits. On Christmas Eve, NVF Outreach’s Gerald Hilliard drove our Outreach Van to deliver furniture…

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Spectrum Visits Us

By Shad Meshad / November 2, 2020

On September 30, Pamela Yu, Senior Manager of Communications; Adrianne Sears, Director of Government and Community Strategy Spectrum West Region;…

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A Look Back to the Beginning as We Celebrate Our 35th Year

By Shad Meshad / November 2, 2020

Since 1985 the National Veterans Foundation has been helping vets and their families with our Lifeline for Vets and Outreach…

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NVF on the Frontlines, Combating Veteran Homelessness in Los Angeles

By Shad Meshad / November 2, 2020

The National Veterans Foundation (NVF) has been an integral part of the fight to get all homeless veterans off the…

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Networking, Teamwork and Thinking Outside the Box

By Shad Meshad / November 2, 2020

An Army Veteran who served in Korea was referred to us by his VA-HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Social Worker.…

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Veteran Stand Down in San Diego

By Shad Meshad / November 2, 2020

If you’re not familiar with a Stand Down, it’s a special event for veterans where veteran service organizations provide information,…

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NVF and CELEBRITY READS Present LETTERS from WAR VETERANS

By Shad Meshad / November 2, 2020

NVF Honorary Board Member and Marine veteran Dan Lauria is putting together a series of  letters written by vets and…

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