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There is a growing use of tiny home villages to address the housing crisis faced by veterans, particularly those at risk and struggling with homelessness. One such organization, Operation Tiny Home, provided a grant to a Navy veteran with PTSD, enabling her to build a tiny home for herself and her dogs. The House of Representatives is considering the HAVENS Act, a bipartisan bill that would allocate $20 million annually for five years to develop five tiny home villages around the country. These villages would offer social services, including job and financial training, to residents, and focus on providing communal support to address mental health struggles. Advocates believe that tiny homes offer a proactive and cost-effective solution to veteran homelessness and hope that the bill's consideration signals a broader recognition of their potential impact in addressing housing issues.
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