One non-profit organization is seeking to end veteran homelessness one step across America at a time.  Walkering Across America is organizing a nationwide walk to raise money for the cause.  The goal is to walk from the Wounded Warrior Project headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida to Tacoma, Washington.  The journey’s walking distance is projected to be 3,228 miles.  For context, the route for the 2026 men’s Tour de France measured 2,016 miles.  Organizers have done smaller walks – including within Taylorville – in recent weeks to raise awareness of their efforts.

Ryan Horn is the CEO of the Walkering Across America Foundation.  He says his organization seeks to ensure any homeless veteran seeking support receives an initial setup within 24 hours. 

The process continues from there, with the goal of helping veterans transition into more and more of a “normal” civilian life.

Horn says he at one point became homeless after returning from duty.  He believes every person who has served the country should have access to what they need to survive when they come back.

More information on the Walkering Across America Foundation is available at www.thewaaf.com.

Ryan Horn appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.