by Steven Redlon, Contributing Writer
America's homeless veteran population is a staggering statistic. Although it is hard to calculate an exact figure, there is an estimated 107,000 homeless veterans on any given night. The complex factors involved with this epidemic include lack of affordable housing, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and lack of social interest. However within this tangled web of despair exist two groups of extraordinary people, the Pin-up Dollies and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Pin-up Dollie Dahlia Calor of Oregon is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Dahlia and her associates represent the "Golden Era" of beautiful women. Influenced by the likes of Bettie Page, Rita Hayworth, and Marilyn Monroe. Their many appearances at regional car show events like the Portland Roadster Show allow the Dollies to network and promote the homeless veteran cause. According to the Pin-Ups; "We love the Dollies and we support our veteran's."
The breathtaking and wildly popular "Bernie Dexter," in an agreement with the Dollies has designed her very own poster in support of homeless veterans. A portion of all sales is donated to both the USO and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Based in Washington DC the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is a non-profit organization governed by a 17 member board. It is the mission of the NCHV to improve the quality of life for America's homeless veteran population through job training, shelter, and medical care. Acting as liaisons through a community of network support providers, they are the only national organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of American veterans.The NCHV is also responsible for increasing funds for just about every federally assisted homeless veteran program in existence today.The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans opened their Washington DC office in 1993 in an effort to work more closely with government, and ensure the inclusion of homeless veterans in federal assistance programs.
America's veterans have been protecting this nation since the First Continental Congress establishment of a Boston militia dating back to 1775. The brave men and women of the US Military put their lives on the line everyday, never knowing if they are ever going to see their loved ones again. Thanks to the Pin-up Dollies and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, those who served can be proud, honored, and know that America has a place for them called home.
For more information on the NCHV go to www.nchv.org
For more information on the Pin-Up Dollies go to www. pinupdollies.com
For more information about the author go to www.armyvets.blogspot.com
Authors note: Steven Redlon is a US Army veteran and writer. Some of his published works include Down Memory Lane, My Interview with Ignorance, America for Sale, and the essay Women War and Reason.
America's homeless veteran population is a staggering statistic. Although it is hard to calculate an exact figure, there is an estimated 107,000 homeless veterans on any given night. The complex factors involved with this epidemic include lack of affordable housing, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and lack of social interest. However within this tangled web of despair exist two groups of extraordinary people, the Pin-up Dollies and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Pin-up Dollie Dahlia Calor of Oregon is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Dahlia and her associates represent the "Golden Era" of beautiful women. Influenced by the likes of Bettie Page, Rita Hayworth, and Marilyn Monroe. Their many appearances at regional car show events like the Portland Roadster Show allow the Dollies to network and promote the homeless veteran cause. According to the Pin-Ups; "We love the Dollies and we support our veteran's."
The breathtaking and wildly popular "Bernie Dexter," in an agreement with the Dollies has designed her very own poster in support of homeless veterans. A portion of all sales is donated to both the USO and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Based in Washington DC the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is a non-profit organization governed by a 17 member board. It is the mission of the NCHV to improve the quality of life for America's homeless veteran population through job training, shelter, and medical care. Acting as liaisons through a community of network support providers, they are the only national organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of American veterans.The NCHV is also responsible for increasing funds for just about every federally assisted homeless veteran program in existence today.The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans opened their Washington DC office in 1993 in an effort to work more closely with government, and ensure the inclusion of homeless veterans in federal assistance programs.
America's veterans have been protecting this nation since the First Continental Congress establishment of a Boston militia dating back to 1775. The brave men and women of the US Military put their lives on the line everyday, never knowing if they are ever going to see their loved ones again. Thanks to the Pin-up Dollies and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, those who served can be proud, honored, and know that America has a place for them called home.
For more information on the NCHV go to www.nchv.org
For more information on the Pin-Up Dollies go to www. pinupdollies.com
For more information about the author go to www.armyvets.blogspot.com
Authors note: Steven Redlon is a US Army veteran and writer. Some of his published works include Down Memory Lane, My Interview with Ignorance, America for Sale, and the essay Women War and Reason.
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