Why isn’t the VA providing more shelter for homeless veterans in L.A.?

Annie Rose Ramos

May 9, 2024 at 12:47 PM·1 min read

Why isn’t the VA providing more shelter for homeless veterans in L.A.?

At a time when thousands of military veterans are living on the streets of Los Angeles, why is the Veterans Administration not moving more quickly to provide them housing? And why is VA property that could be used for housing being leased out? KTLA’s Annie Rose Ramos investigates.

Jessica Miles is among the unhoused military veterans suing the VA. April 2024. (KTLA)
Construction of housing on the campus of the Veterans Affairs property in West Los Angeles. April 2024. (KTLA)
The sprawling Veterans Affairs property in West Los Angeles. April 2024. (KTLA)

VA hotline for veterans experiencing homelessness:

Weekdays 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: 310-268-3350
Outside normal business hours: 213-563-7979

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.

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