The Problem
- The state of California had the highest number of veterans experiencing homelessness. There were an estimated 11,472 homeless veterans.
- There are tens of thousands of unemployed and underemployed veterans
- 70 of the California State Parks have been closed due to budget cuts,
- Due to lack of funds the parks are not being adequately maintained and the risk of fires is significantly higher.
- Due to the closure of these parks the reduction in tourism has devastated the local economies.
The Solution
- The state could allocate a few acres on state parks and/or military bases that have been closed in order to provide low cost housing to homeless vets.
- The rent generated would provide the State with the funds needed to re-open the parks and utilize the former military basis to benefit the retired veterans.
- The veterans could be employed by the state to clear the brush, fight forest fires. and maintain the park.
State Parks that Have Been Closed
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