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I've really been bothered by our homeless brothers and sisters. I have been looking into starting a homeless veteran shelter/job assist. My question: Has anyone started one? If so could you help point the way? It pains me to see our fellow brothers and sisters living in the street, or worse. In my opinion if we don't take care of our own; no one else will. Would any of you be willing to help provide assistance (advice, finance, etc)?
Thank you
Essayons!
Thank you
Essayons!
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I volunteer and help out with the VALOR CLINIC (You can find them on Facebook). They are all about finding homeless veterans, transporting them to and from events that are set up to help them with food, clothing, medical check-ups, VA benefit enrollment, furniture, and more.
We actually go INTO the woods, into 'tent cities', and under bridges, to find the homeless veterans.
Valor Clinic is amazing and they get my FULL support and love.
We actually go INTO the woods, into 'tent cities', and under bridges, to find the homeless veterans.
Valor Clinic is amazing and they get my FULL support and love.
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LCpl Andrew Yawger
good job man i was a homeless vet once and the va saved me. keep up the good work man very proud of you man.
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Cpl Anthony Pearson
God bless you, brother. Glad to hear that you broke away from that situation.
Stay strong, Marine.
Stay strong, Marine.
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i live in new jersey and the VA here saved my life i had know where to go my parents didnt have no room at their house for me i was living on the streets i went to a dr visit at the va in lyons new jersey and they took me in and i got back on my feet in like 18 months they take care of you very well here they have plenty of free housing or very cheap housing for single vets. they helped me find a job and repair my credit and took care of all my legal issues i had and kept me out of jail and made me a better person.
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Cpl Anthony Pearson
Thank you for sharing this personal story of yours. I am proud of you, Marine, for seeking and getting help, and sharing your story. It gives people hope.
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CW3 Guy Snodgrass ,
I've managed to find two Veteran transition facilities in the US so far. Cave Junction, OR run by Manordev.com and Warriors that farm out of Kinnsboro, TX.
I'm in the process of setting up a nonprofit to start fundraising for a transition facility in Idaho to achieve pretty much the same thing. A shelter specifically for vets so that shuttle runs to the VA are more efficient. The NA/AA meetings are more likely to be attended because of the similar histories. On site clinic for most minor issues.
I got a few critics that think it's a little ambitious, but I've got the board put together and we'll be publishing the bylaws by the end of the month and filing the 1023 to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) by the IRS as soon as we can get the $850.
Otherwise, 1LT Nick Kidwell is right. Spend some time volunteering with DAV or a local shelter. It will give insight. I lucked out in that one of my board members is an administrator for a youth rehabilitation facility here in Idaho. She already has a handle on the logistics.
I've managed to find two Veteran transition facilities in the US so far. Cave Junction, OR run by Manordev.com and Warriors that farm out of Kinnsboro, TX.
I'm in the process of setting up a nonprofit to start fundraising for a transition facility in Idaho to achieve pretty much the same thing. A shelter specifically for vets so that shuttle runs to the VA are more efficient. The NA/AA meetings are more likely to be attended because of the similar histories. On site clinic for most minor issues.
I got a few critics that think it's a little ambitious, but I've got the board put together and we'll be publishing the bylaws by the end of the month and filing the 1023 to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) by the IRS as soon as we can get the $850.
Otherwise, 1LT Nick Kidwell is right. Spend some time volunteering with DAV or a local shelter. It will give insight. I lucked out in that one of my board members is an administrator for a youth rehabilitation facility here in Idaho. She already has a handle on the logistics.
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CW2 Joseph Evans
One of the resources I've found in my local area that I've found extremely useful is
http://www.selfrescuemanual.com/
Not sure if you can find something similar in your area.
http://www.selfrescuemanual.com/
Not sure if you can find something similar in your area.
Check out http://selfrescuemanual.com! Self Rescue Manual - A guide to all community resources and supports in Ada County.
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CW2 Joseph Evans It sounds like what you are doing can be a model for future facilities. Please keep us up to date on what you are doing. There has been chatter on here about a RallyPoint Rescue Squad, this resource can perhaps in the future be added into the fold so to speak. Thank you brother for your work on this!
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