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[LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Man in t-shirt and jeans standing outdoors along a bridge.]( Reaching Out for Support Homelessness can affect Veterans’ lives in a variety of ways. Hear Veterans talk about how, through VA, they found the support they needed to manage their mental health and get their lives back on track. [WATCH THEIR STORIES]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Young man with arms folded standing in front of group of young people at a table collaborating.]( Virtual Internship: Work with VA's Digital Media Team Interested in helping create articles, graphics and social media content for VA? VA’s Digital Media Engagement team is looking for college interns. Learn more about this opportunity and apply now. 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