HVAF helps vet move into her own home

In January, Army veteran Pamela Coleman reached out to HVAF for help. She had lost her job and needed a home. HVAF moved her into one of its transitional houses and set her up with a case manager: Amanda. In addition, Amanda helped Pamela with her social security and disability. “When I started here, I didn’t have too many goals or know where I was supposed to go,” Pamela said. “HVAF has really helped me to accomplish my goals.” She also said she loved being at HVAF because of the special perks: free haircuts, spa days, a hospitality room where she can watch movies with other veterans, a computer lab where she can work on her resume, and the yummy cookouts. After nine months, Amanda helped Pamela receive disability and move into her own home! “This is a day I will never forget,” Pamela said, as she opened the door into her new place at 1010 Central Apartments. “I want to thank everyone for helping me get to this place.”

Pamela highly recommends HVAF to any veteran: whether they are homeless, about to lose their home, or just need someone to talk to. “I want to thank everyone for the opportunities that they have given us. It makes us (me) feel better: as a woman, a veteran, a mother, a sister, a daughter,” Pamela said. “Sometimes it’s overwhelming, and when you know that you have a place where you don’t have to worry about being kicked out, and you have a food pantry, clothes pantry, anything you need… HVAF has really given us the opportunity to be a person, as well as a vet.”