First Lady Michelle Obama, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the creation of the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness during an event at the White House. Strategies include removing barriers to help veterans obtain permanent housing, targeting rapid rehousing interventions and leveraging housing and services resources for veterans who are ineligible for some of the VA’s programs. [6/5]