Posted on February 16, 2016 by Melanie Grayce West in The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal, By Melanie Grayce West When Hector Reyes moved into his new apartment in December, it marked an end to a string of misfortunes for the disabled veteran, including a period in New York City’s homeless shelters. The 24-year-old’s improved circumstances represent a step toward the city’s efforts to achieve what it calls “functional zero” homelessness among veterans, which means that the number of homeless veterans entering shelters over 90 days equals the number leaving, according to local homeless advocates and officials.
