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LOADING MOVIE . . . please be patient. “Ending homelessness isn't just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.” - Governor Tim Pawlenty. PRESENTS. in cooperation with. Heading Home Minnesota. And. Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). PORTRAITS OF HOME II.

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  1. LOADING MOVIE . . . please be patient . .

  2. “Ending homelessness isn't just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.” - Governor Tim Pawlenty

  3. PRESENTS in cooperation with

  4. Heading Home Minnesota

  5. And

  6. Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

  7. PORTRAITS OF HOME II Veterans in Search of Stable Housing

  8. This is an underground homeless squat in Greater Minnesota. Underground Homeless Squat Photograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  9. A homeless veteran was living here at the time this photo was taken. Underground Homeless Squat Photograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  10. Nick recently returned from active duty in Iraq, but he still isn’t home… Nick, Army National GuardPhotograph by Stormi Greener

  11. Nick lives in an abandoned bus on the edge of a city park in Freeborn County.

  12. Nick, Army National GuardPhotograph by Stormi Greener

  13. In Greater Minnesota, 36% of homeless men are veterans…

  14. Jose served honorably in the United States Army. Jose, United States Army Photograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  15. He currently works at Burger King. Jose, United States Army Photograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  16. “My goal is to get out of the shelter where I have been staying and into something more permanent.” - Jose, United States Army Jose, United States Army Photograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  17. A minimum wage earner in Minnesota would need to work 96 hours per week to afford an average two bedroom apartment…

  18. “When times were really bad, I turned to prostitution – just for a place to stay, a place to clean up…” - Donna, United States Army Donna, United States ArmyPhotograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  19. Over 20% of homeless female vets have been physically or sexually attacked…

  20. Danny was deployed to Anbar Province in Iraq for 22 months, providing route security and neighborhood patrols… Danny, Army National Guard Photograph by Brian Lesteberg

  21. Danny has been sleeping in his car for nearly three months. Danny, Army National Guard Photograph by Brian Lesteberg

  22. “Veteran or no veteran - No one should be homeless.” - Willis, United States Army Willis, United States ArmyPhotograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  23. 85% of homeless veterans had at least one serious or chronic disability…

  24. Dennis served in the Army for 7 ½ years. Dennis, United States ArmyPhotograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  25. He has been homeless and sleeping outside in makeshift camps for many years. Dennis, United States ArmyPhotograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  26. Harry is a Korean War vet who has been homeless for many years... Harry, United States ArmyPhotograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  27. He now lives at The New San Marco apartments - a supportive housing development. Harry, United States ArmyPhotograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  28. Permanent supportive housing has helped stabilize Harry’s life. Harry, United States ArmyPhotograph by Cathy ten Broeke

  29. Ending homelessness by creating permanent supportive housing for those in need can save society over 50% of the costs associated with simply managing homelessness.

  30. Nhia Vang was an intelligence officer for the United States during the Vietnam War. Nhia Vang, United States Intelligence Officer Photograph by Stormi Greener

  31. Life has been especially hard for the Vang family since Nhia was laid off and his wife suffered a stroke. Nhia Vang, United States Intelligence Officer Photograph by Stormi Greener

  32. Nhia Vang, United States Intelligence Officer (Family) Photograph by Stormi Greener

  33. The Vang’s house is currently in foreclosure… Nhia Vang, United States Intelligence Officer (Family) Photograph by Stormi Greener

  34. “When the sheriff comes to take our house, I will have to take my family out to the jungle to live…” - Nhia Vang Nhia Vang, United States Intelligence Officer (Family) Photograph by Stormi Greener

  35. The number of homeless children in Minnesota has tripled since 1991…

  36. When John and Jessica returned from the Gulf War they became homeless… Jessica & John, United States Army Photograph by Stormi Greener

  37. Today John and Jessica live with their five children and Jessica’s aging parents in a home they rent with help from the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). Jessica & John, United States Army Photograph by Stormi Greener

  38. “We are working to repair our credit and eventually buy our own home. After all the bills are paid, there is little left.” - Jessica, United States Army

  39. Jessica & John, United States Army (Daughter) Photograph by Stormi Greener

  40. “I’ve been homeless many times…” Oja, United States Army Photograph by Scott Streble

  41. “It’s a daily struggle to try to get back on my feet.” - Oja, United States Army Oja, United States Army Photograph by Scott Streble

  42. The time has come to end homelessness in Minnesota… Olivia, MinnesotaCarlos Gonzalez

  43. Will you answer the call? Olivia, MinnesotaCarlos Gonzalez

  44. Working together, we can bring all Minnesotans home. Olivia, MinnesotaCarlos Gonzalez

  45. Every day in Minnesota, veterans in need of housing and supportive services receive assistance from strong partners like the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV).

  46. Through local initiatives and regional plans, communities across the state are working to end homelessness in partnership with Heading Home Minnesota.

  47. PORTRAITS OF HOME II Veterans in Search of Stable Housing

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