Here in New York City, where an average of 115 to 120 veterans become homeless each month, HUD-VASH is the largest housing resource for homeless veterans. Nicole Branca, an assistant commissioner at the New York City Department of Veterans' Services, says that a massive cut to HUD-VASH, with its integrated social services, "would be devastating, especially since the program is geared toward our most vulnerable veterans" — causing an increase in veteran homelessness.