Michael had been living at a halfway house for over a month when he came to Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) in July 2024. Before this he had been incarcerated and did not know where to look for help at first, because he had very limited resources. But he knew that he needed […]
This episode of “What’s Good, Goodwill?” f features outreach team members and case managers from Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. You’ll hear from Don Gillespie, Don Morrison, Tom Smith, and Cailin Carpenter as they talk about what SSVF does.
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This episode of “What’s Good, Goodwill?” f features outreach team members and case managers from Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. You’ll hear from Don Gillespie, Don Morrison, Tom Smith, and Cailin Carpenter as they talk about what SSVF does.
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Lorri was comfortable, living in an apartment that she liked. She worked full-time. But due to several medical concerns, her employer let her go. She had a modest fixed income and was comfortable. She didn’t think anything would disturb her comfort. Then her rent increased by hundreds of dollars. Her home became unaffordable. She felt
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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.
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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 »
Steven lost his wife, his health, and his job, and then lost his housing. How long could he live out of his ca
Steven finds hope again with help from Goodwill. Read More »
