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America’s veterans offered their service to us. This Veterans Day, let’s give something back to them.

An estimated 40,000 veterans go homeless on any given night in the U.S., according to a report the National Alliance to End Homelessness released last year. That number doesn’t include the 1.4 million vets who are considered at risk of homelessness, according to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.

You can help some of our country’s heroes get back on their feet by volunteering, donating or even hiring a military vet. Check out some specific ways to help:

Volunteer

Mentors, program assistance, and counselors or legal aids can significantly help veterans.

Sign up through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Voluntary Service page to volunteer or donate to VA medical centers and hospitals in your area. You can also check out the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans’ website to find a local organization near you.

Donate

Shelters are always in need of personal care items and clothing, especially underwear, socks and T-shirts.

To locate a service organization near you, check out the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans’ website, which provides an interactive map of local shelters and community centers, or call 1-800-VET-HELP.

If you have any doubts about a charity’s performance, websites like Charity Watch and Charity Navigator aim to provide ratings on organizations’ contributions and expenses.

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source: Huffington Post/Nina Golgwski

HAPPY VETERANS DAY! HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN HELP THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY  was originally published on praisecleveland.com