Homeless Veterans

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The next time you see a homeless person holding a sign that says 'Veteran will work for food', understand that there is over a 30% chance that he or she is a veteran and that they have <I><B>already</B></I><I> </I>worked for food. They have <I><B>already</B></I> worked for shelter. They have <I><B>already</B></I> worked for dignity and self worth. So take a minute out of your busy schedule and provide a little help. If you don't feel comfortable helping them financially, simply talk to them....you may have served in the same unit!!! They may have served with your dad, they may have served with your son or daughter....but they have definitely served you, me and their country. Try serving back a little...it will make you feel terrific.</div> <div> Below are some links to websites that are dedicated to helping homeless veterans and their families. Please visit their web sites and see what fine work they are doing.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nchv.org/home.html" target="_blank" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nchv.org/home.html" target="_"><U>National Coalition for Homeles Veterans</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.grubbybaby.com/awvh/" target="_blank" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.grubbybaby.com/awvh/" target="><U>The Base Camp</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://joeharris.mainpage.net/" target="_blank" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://joeharris.mainpage.net/" target=""><U>Joe's Sock Fund</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> E-mail links to homeless vet sites here</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:ksgray68@prodigy.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ksgray68@prodigy.net"><U><IMG SRC="1c678230.gif" border=0 width="120" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div>  </div> </td> </tr></table></body>