For years, Kevin was homeless. He lived in his van in a parking lot near a friend’s house. The van was operational, but he couldn’t legally drive it. Kevin’s driver’s license was void because of a medical condition that causes unpredictable seizures. It was too dangerous for him to drive, not knowing when a seizure …
Things come full circle for Kevin with Goodwill’s help Read More »
Army veteran Nicholas, his wife, and two children were homeless and living in a van. They struggled with homelessness for a while. They had to find a better living situation for their children. Some of their family took them in short term. But they couldn’t stay long. They didn’t know what help was available and …
Goodwill offers a hand up to Nicholas and his family to get them into stable housing Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic hit our community veterans hard. Shelters were closing their doors. This made it difficult for people to get the resources they needed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people needed money for housing. The SSVF program needed to hire 10 more people to help get more people into housing. They helped stay in …
Goodwill’s SSVF program awarded additional funding in 2021 Read More »
Dennis is a Navy veteran from Spokane. He took care of his wife, who was in a wheelchair. They moved around a lot because of her health concerns. And moving in the middle of a lease hurt their rental history. Dennis had help from Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) in the past. But …
SSVF helps Dennis and his wife get a home they can call their own Read More »
John spent 25 years in prison. It was bittersweet when he got released in August 2021. He gained freedom. But he was heading for the streets. He had no home, no friends, no family, and no support system. He checked himself into the cheapest motel he could find. He had health concerns that added to …
For more than 30 years, Terry battled homelessness. He was a drifter and loved life on the open road. He has lived in and traveled through more than 38 states. For an “old farm boy,” this was ‘living the life.’ Every day was a new adventure. To Terry, home was simply a place where he …
Michael, who is a veteran of the Navy, Kendal, and their four children were living in a camper trailer. It was so crowded that the couple had to sleep head-to-toe to fit on a converted futon. The family includes a 7-year-old, two 4-year-olds and a 2-year-old. Every night, they crowded into the bed and slept …
Michael’s family gets a new home in time for Christmas Read More »
Kohl and his wife were staying at a homeless shelter with their two kids. The family had been homeless for two years. They lost their last rental after their lease ended and the rent went up. The couple had been working but were unable to find housing. They had some problems to overcome. Kohl enrolled …
Steven moved to Spokane to care for his brother. When his brother’s had to move to a care facility, Steven could no longer afford the rent.
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball. In 2008, Mike lost his job and his home. After a few months at Union Gospel Mission, Mike moved into Pioneer Victory House for homeless veterans. He lived there until Healthcare for Homeless Veterans helped Mike get his own apartment in 2011. Mike was living semi-independently with support for rent …
Mike gains housing, builds skills with help from Goodwill. Read More »
