While cities and counties have increasingly put their own money into addressing homelessness, the federal government continues to fund a major portion of the response with some $3.5billion spent last year.
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While cities and counties have increasingly put their own money into addressing homelessness, the federal government continues to fund a major portion of the response with some $3.5billion spent last year.
Services for Veterans:
According to a 2011 Straits-Troster study, almost 40% of our returning troops suffer from depression, anxiety and PTSD. Not only do these poor mental health conditions negatively impact the lives of the veterans and their families, they can also increase the likelihood of unemployment, poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and suicide.
In evaluating the need and benefits of Equine Therapy and Learning for these groups, Founder and Executive Director Shannon Knapp points to a pilot study at Fort Carson, CO. The study showed that equine therapy and learning reduced the risk of violence by veterans by 24%. Even more remarkable, the rate of suicide was reduced by 62%. Through the work of Heart of Horse Sense, Knapp is seeking the same level of dramatic results as the Fort Carson Pilot Study.
"Our goal is to Ensure Equine Therapy is available throughout Western north Carolina to any veteran or first responder who has made the step to ask for help."
With deep gratitude and a full heart, I write to share that Aura Home Women Vets (AHWV) will be closing its doors in July 2025. This announcement carries the weight of both heartbreak and pride as we reflect on all that we have accomplished together in service to women Veterans.
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Building a safe shelter for homeless women veterans in Western North Carolina
Aura Home Women Vets
501(C)3 EIN# 47-2041216
Contact Information
The Aura Home Women Vets office:
St Matthias Episcopal Church Parish House, 1 Dundee St - Asheville, NC 28801
Mail: P.O. Box 14, Asheville NC 28802
Phone: 828-771-6979.
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