Volunteers of America helps
veterans who have fallen on hard times get themselves back on track
with vocational training, employment counseling, housing, and more.
Mr. H is one of
over 200 veterans who have found employment through our offices. Mr.
H is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Navy from 1967 to 1970.
Through a blind twist of fate, Mr. H lost his roommate and his
job at the same time. Lacking the resources to handle the rent by
himself, he became homeless. Mr. H found his way to the Veterans
administration and stable housing.
Down, but not out, Mr. H
enrolled in our Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program in February.
Mr. H’s assessment showed he had extensive experience in the
security field. Armed with job support services from his Job
Developer and a strong will to succeed, Mr. H began his quest
for financial independence. In March, his rigorous employment search
paid off in the form of a full time security position with a local security
service.
He celebrated his one year
anniversary on the job this past spring. While we helped him
with job search and retention services, it is Mr. H who has
truly helped himself.
