He doesn't quite have the build of Santa Claus, but Arnold Schwarzenegger gave homeless veterans in Los Angeles a nice present before their time.
The former governor of California announced Thursday, December 23, on Twitter, to have offered 25 bungalows to homeless veterans of West Los Angeles, via the association "Village for Vets", reports HuffPost.
After making a donation worth $ 250,000 to the association, the ex-actor and governor of California even wanted to meet the veterans personally. “It was fantastic spending time with our heroes and welcoming them to their new homes,” he wrote on his Twitter account. “I thank
Village for Vets
for setting up these homes, the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the
American Veterans,
and everyone who spoke, worked with us, and made it possible. We have proven that when we all work together we can solve any problem, ”added Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his commitment to the fight for the preservation of the environment.
Today, I celebrated Christmas early.
The 25 homes I donated for homeless veterans were installed here in LA.
It was fantastic to spend some time with our heroes and welcome them into their new homes.
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- Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) December 24, 2021
"They have electricity, they have heating and air conditioning, it helps bring back some pride," Rob Reynolds, a longtime veterans advocate in West Los Angeles, told the channel. FOX 11. “He hasn't forgotten us.
He has not forgotten anyone, ”said veteran Bruce Henry Cooper.
In a report conducted by the channel, of which here is an excerpt, we can notably see Arnold Schwarzenegger testing the bungalows.
"This is the greatest Christmas gift!"
@Schwarzenegger donates 25 tiny homes to homeless vets at the VA in West LA.
For the first time in a long time, these vets are now off the streets.
Watch @TheIssueIsShow for an exclusive tour & interview w Arnold & @PSchwarzenegger pic.twitter .com / qaHkNpJ4Gj
- Elex Michaelson (@Elex_Michaelson) December 24, 2021
These houses are temporary and will help out veterans until they find real accommodation.
It is not uncommon today to come across this type of accommodation in the streets of Los Angeles as the megalopolis is facing a serious housing crisis.
In 2018, the number of homeless people jumped 12% in the county, according to Les Échos.
