FIRE VICTIM FINDS SOLACE

We would like to share a “Case of the Week” that really touched one of our volunteers’ hearts from our Liberty office.

FIRE VICTIM FINDS SOLACE

A veteran came to our office after experiencing a devastating fire. He had been completely burned out and had absolutely nothing. He had never been here before, so we were able to set him up with a large tote of groceries that would last a couple of weeks – made possible by a grant from Walmart Foundation. We also were able to help him with clothing, our volunteer in the clothing pantry knew just where to look to find everything he needed.
The veteran was overwhelmed, couldn’t help but cry tears of gratitude.

Lights ON for Army Veteran Wife

This week, we bring you another “Case of the Week” from our Sarasota FL office.

Lights ON for Army Veteran Wife

A wife of an Army veteran, recently widowed, has not received any VA survivor benefit payments to date. The VA is garnishing them for disability “overpayment” to her husband in the past. Not surprisingly, she has fallen behind on her various bills. She has contacted a number of agencies all of whom said they couldn’t help until she was actually evicted from her home(!).

We stepped in on the most urgent, threatened power shutdown, paid the outstanding bill and provided an example to other agencies about assistance before being thrown out on the street.

Good Neighbors go the Extra Mile for Veterans

Today, we share a “Case of the Week” from out Hartselle Alabama office, we call it:

Good Neighbors go the Extra Mile for Veterans

Last weekend, the Youth Group from Breakthrough Ministry and a neighbor, Connie Cobb launched their own food and funds drive to benefit Veterans’ outreach. They collected a pick up truckload of food. The also presented us with a check for $522 with more to come in.

They have also volunteered to come and help sort and stack the food items. The food pantry has served many veterans when they needed it most. The church is located adjacent to our parking lot and Ms. Cobb lives just across the street.

Talk about good neighbors going the extra mile for our veterans. Another selfless act in support of our nation’s heroes.

Prison PTSD Lingers for Veteran

Today, we share a “Case of the Week” from our Sarasota FL office, we call it:

Prison PTSD Lingers for Veteran

A Navy Vet from northern Florida reached out for help. He served 6 years, including a tour in Guantanamo as a Hospital Corpsman during interrogation.

Not surprisingly, he has PTSD and has real difficulty dealing with his various issues. Recently laid off, he’s fallen behind on car payments and is close to having it repossessed. If he loses the car, he can’t take on a part-time job at FedEx which he’s been offered. We arranged and activated a payment which his lender said was sufficient to set up a new, and more affordable, payment plan – enabling him to take on the new job and meet that commitment!

Veterans’ Outreach in Hartselle Helps Veteran with Groceries

Today, we share a “Case of the Week” from our Hartselle Alabama office as told by Carol Wheeler, our Office Manager.

Last Tuesday, the 13th, a veteran was on his way to the local food bank to obtain aid. He happened to stop by Veterans’ Outreach to say hi to Mr. Bob and Ms. Carol. They learned that he has had a tough time recently, he is in his 60’s, disabled with lung issues, and his wife passed on a short time ago.

He was unaware that Veterans’ Outreach in Hartselle had groceries that have been provided by local churches and the good people of Hartselle. Ms. Carol set him up with the groceries that he needed. The veteran was very thankful that he did not have to continue his trek to the food bank, as it saved him approximately one mile of walking.