Veterans make up less than 10% of North Carolina’s population, yet they account for nearly one-fifth of the state’s homeless population, with 28 homeless veterans in Fayetteville, according to veteran advocacy groups.
A new Fayetteville nonprofit is working to change that.
Redeploying American Veterans, a nonprofit founded by retired Army veteran Jimmy Plater, is hoping to launch the city’s first tiny home village designed specifically for homeless veterans. The project aims to provide safe, stable housing while offering mental health support and job training to help veterans rebuild their lives…