‘Veterans need help’: Homelessness among those who served continues to be cause for concern – By JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (Triblive) / Nov 11, 2023
Robin was standing on the side of the road in Downtown Pittsburgh holding a piece of tattered cardboard, asking for money.
“It was my birthday,” said the Army veteran who gave only a first name, tearing up standing on the Boulevard of the Allies. “And I couldn’t even get $1. This is a heart-wrenching experience. It is horrible how people view homeless people. This is real life for some people. It has humbled me.”
On a day reserved for honoring Robin and fellow veterans, Veterans Day, some find themselves on the streets panhandling, wondering where their next meal will come from or where they might sleep for the night when temperatures begin to drop as the seasons change from fall into winter.
