<p> Office of Darlene Edwards Public Affairs Cell (804) 382-2614 Department of Veterans Affairs Media Advisory</p><p>June 10, 2015</p><p>McGuire Veterans to Help Homeless Veterans through Art</p><p>What/Why: McGuire VA Medical Center Veterans were invited to participate in the “Find Art Doors,” a city-wide art campaign to repurpose 40 doors from Virginia Supportive Housing into interactive public art. As a part of their therapy program, Veterans are creating a patriotic themed art piece on a household door. The doors will be installed throughout the city over the course of the summer culminating in an auction in October 2015. </p><p>Proceeds from the auction will benefit community homeless programs. At each door location, information will be available that shares the story of a family’s journey through homelessness as well as the artists who painted them. The door created by the Veterans at McGuire will be featured at the Virginia War Memorial.</p><p>McGuire VA Medical Center recently completed a homeless boot camp to house 100 Veterans in 100 days. This goal was surpassed with 139 veterans being housed. The medical center also has a Healthcare for Homeless Veterans team which offers a comprehensive review of the needs of homeless Veterans. The team was recently recognized by the Mayor and the Governor’s office for their efforts to end Veteran homelessness.</p><p>When/Where: Veterans will be completing their door on Friday June 12, 2015 at 1pm at McGuire VA Medical Center.</p><p>###</p>