An empty lot at 60th and Green Tree in Milwaukee will soon become a beacon of hope for veterans experiencing homelessness. The city's first Veterans Community Project Village will feature 40 tiny homes designed to help veterans get back on their feet.

"We wanted something as veterans that was up to our standard for other veterans, and we weren't really seeing that," said Bryan Mayer, co-founder of the Veteran Community Project.

The organization, founded by a group of combat veterans, has already demonstrated significant success with an 85% rate of helping veterans transition from homelessness to permanent housing within 12 to 18 months.

Milwaukee's First Veterans Village Breaks Ground to Combat Veteran Homelessness

The $11.7 million project has garnered support from both public and pri

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