The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System has provided over 234 permanent housing solutions to veterans experiencing homelessness.

The housing placements provided by VA staff and community partners included apartments or houses that veterans could rent or own, often with a subsidy to help make the housing affordable, the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System said.

Some veterans found housing through being able to reunite with family and friends, thanks to the VA.

Nationwide, the number of homeless veterans has decreased 55.3%.

“This goal was achieved through the hard work and dedication of our Homeless Veterans Program staff, our grantees, contractors, and valued community partners,” said Interim Medical Center Director, Barry Webster. “The progress we’re seeing with Veteran homelessness in our Tulsa area shows that we have the right solutions to end homelessness for all Veterans we care for.”