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Data Shows Fewer Veterans in LA CoC Experiencing Homelessness as Partnerships Strengthen Featured Article

Data Shows Fewer Veterans in LA CoC Experiencing Homelessness as Partnerships Strengthen

LOS ANGELES (July 2026) —The 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count estimated 2,257 veterans experiencing homelessness within the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), a decrease of 793 veterans, or […]

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Veteran’s Upgrade Opens Doors for His Family Latest News

Veteran’s Upgrade Opens Doors for His Family

LOS ANGELES (July 2026) —U.S. Army veteran Matthew Lawson describes the outcome of his Character of Discharge upgrade in two words: “life changing.”  After more than two decades without access to the VA […]

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July 30, 2026
MVA Shares Justice-Involved Veteran Research at National Conference Latest News

MVA Shares Justice-Involved Veteran Research at National Conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 2026) — Connecting justice-involved veterans with effective support often depends on how well public systems work together. That intersection of justice, healthcare, behavioral health, and veteran services was central to All Ri…

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July 23, 2026
VPAN SD4 – VST Helps Elevate Veterans’ Voices within Immersive Art Latest News

VPAN SD4 – VST Helps Elevate Veterans’ Voices within Immersive Art

LOS ANGELES (July 2026) — Inside Hospital of Emotions, a limited-time immersive art exhibition featuring more than 80 installations by artists from around the world, one room asks visitors to […]

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July 20, 2026
From Skid Row to Escrow: Army Veteran Overcomes Adversity to Find Purpose Latest News

From Skid Row to Escrow: Army Veteran Overcomes Adversity to Find Purpose

LOS ANGELES (June 2026) — U.S. Army veteran Keith Sanders, a Peer Support Specialist with Village for Vets, recently achieved homeownership after overcoming years of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. As […]

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June 29, 2026

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From Outreach to Stability: A Veteran’s Turning Point News Archive

From Outreach to Stability: A Veteran’s Turning Point

LOS ANGELES (April 2026) — What began as a routine Pathway Home Operation in Compton on April 2 became a turning point for 73-year-old Army veteran Ronald Branscomb, guided by a […]

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James DeBacco’s Second Chance, From Incarceration to Impact News Archive

James DeBacco’s Second Chance, From Incarceration to Impact

LOS ANGELES (April 2026) — For James DeBacco, a second chance was not a single moment. It was a decision, made day after day, to rebuild a life with purpose.  […]

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April 20, 2026
West LA VA Peer Center Celebrates One Year of Service News Archive

West LA VA Peer Center Celebrates One Year of Service

LOS ANGELES (January 22, 2026) — What was once a quiet space on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs (VA) campus has become a vibrant, welcoming hub where veterans gather, connect, and […]

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January 22, 2026
A Veteran’s Transition Toward Stability, Supported by Countywide Care News Archive

A Veteran’s Transition Toward Stability, Supported by Countywide Care

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 29, 2025) — U.S. Army Veteran Wesley Clemans and his wife were supported in transitioning into interim housing through a coordinated, veteran-centered outreach and placement effort on […]

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December 29, 2025
LA County Launches Veteran Housing Navigation Program to Expand Support News Archive

LA County Launches Veteran Housing Navigation Program to Expand Support

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 19, 2025) — The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) today announced the launch of the Veteran Housing Navigation Program (VHNP), a new […]

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December 19, 2025

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Nov 22, 2024 – MVA Welcomes Dr. Ali R. Tayyeb

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Sept 27, 2024 – Patriotic Hall to Hold 3rd Annual Open House

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Sept 12, 2024 – MVA Partners with Inner City Law Center

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August 8, 2024 – Announcement on Federal Decision to Expand Housing Access for Homeless Veterans

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July 5, 2024 – MVA Unveils Cultural Competency Training To Improve Service Delivery For Justice-Involved Vets

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July 5, 2024 – Cultural Competency Training to Expand and Improve Coordination of the County’s Service Delivery for Justice-Involved Veterans

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July 3, 2024 – Veteran Homelessness Drops 22.9% From Year Before

May 23, 2024 – Veteran Peer Access Network Merges With The Department Of Military And Veterans Affairs

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May 22, 2024 – Patriotic Hall Honors Asian American Veterans

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March 5, 2024 – New Location Serving Veterans And Their Families Opens In La Verne

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