COMPOUNDING THE GOOD: Illinois Joining Forces’ perspective of the United Relief Foundation, published in IJF’s recent newsletter, is another example of the good done when two organizations take the initiative to bring value to the other. Read Newsletter Spotlight
Turning admiration into action by proudly serving the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
Showing our veterans they have not been forgotten, and their service not forsaken by doing the good deeds that will bring them hope and help in their time of need.
Remembering, Honoring, and Supporting Our Veterans in need!
Illinois Joining Forces spotlight on United Relief Foundation
Why We Are Needed
· COVID-19 has increased the isolation, food insecurity, and basic needs amongst our most vulnerable veterans.
· Each year, over 6,000 veterans commit suicide, and 9% of the adult homeless population are veterans.
· Women veterans are at least twice as likely to be homeless as non-veteran women. and more likely to be single parents.
· Almost 1.2 million veterans live below the poverty level and 4-million veterans have a service-connected disability.
· 1.5 million veterans live in a household that completely relies on SNAP to supplement their food intake.
The above data is pre-COVID-19.
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