Winston-Salem’s approach is part of a national shift to a policy called “housing first.” It puts the emphasis on getting homeless people into permanent housing quickly, rather than requiring them to first get treatment for issues that might have contributed to their homelessness, like substance abuse or mental illness.
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November 2, 2016 | VHVH News
[© History Channel, 2009] On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became […]
May 31, 2016 | VHVH News
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May 9, 2016 | VHVH News
“We are honored by this privilege and opportunity, I’m proud of our veterans who have demonstrated they have great talent, abilities, and determination to contribute to our community.” –Brian Hahne, Director of Operations for Veterans Helping Veterans Heal The Dash’s Charity Partner benefits from the proceeds of the club’s Commemorative Brick Program, through which fans […]
