Veteran homelessness is an issue that plagues our society, leaving those who have served our country without stable housing. But stories like Brian’s remind us of the power of organizations like Goodwill in making a difference. Discover how together, we can help change the lives of veterans who face the harsh reality of homelessness. Brian …
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Steven didn’t have the best of luck. He found himself without a home. He tried focusing on living each day, one at a time. His priority: survival. He found a place to shelter, but it wasn’t ideal. With no water, no heat, and no restroom, he was just surviving. Steven felt he was at his …
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Michael shared living space in a home with several others. The home’s owner had to make changes, so they gave each person 30 days’ notice to move out. This put Michael in a very tough, unpredictable, and scary situation. There was no back up plan for him. He had nowhere to go. Suddenly, Michael was …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
