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Veterans Village Project in Vancouver Gains Momentum: Thirty-Two Tiny Homes for Homeless Women Veterans

The America for Veterans Foundations long-awaited project, Veterans Village, is making strides in Vancouvers West Minnehaha neighborhood. The initiative aims to provide thirty-two tiny homes for homeless women veterans at 5118 Northeast Saint James Road. After nearly a decade of efforts, the foundation has invested over $1 million in utilities and infrastructure, with $3 million still needed to complete the project.

Despite COVID-19 delays that killed a key grant and slowed progress, the project has gained local support, with neighbors backing the idea after initial conversations with organizers. The project is particularly timely, as suicide rates for women veterans have risen by 104% from 2001 to 2021, according to VA data.

Wolf Industries will prefab the homes at their base and crane them into place. The project is seen as a potential model for other communities to help veterans rebuild. With continued partnerships, these homes could open their doors soon, providing stability and support for those who served.

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