Concerns over VA hiring amid PACT Act surge are valid
This week, there were questions in Washington from elected officials regarding the Department Of Veterans Affairs and their recent hiring trends. These concerns are coming as more veterans are seeking help from the VA regarding PACT Act claims, which allows them support after exposure to harmful chemicals while serving. SenatorContinue Reading
Battle against “Claim Sharks” continues all over the country
Claim sharks have emerged as a major threat against veterans who are simply looking to get the benefits they’ve earned from their service. Also referred to as “Claim Predators” these are “unaccredited companies or individuals targeting Veterans’ benefits for profit” according to the VA. And the VA has issued furtherContinue Reading
Green Bay should support Veterans Tiny Homes Community
Green Bay is a wonderful town. The people are kind and hard working. The transportation is organized and tight. And even if you’re not a football fans, Sundays near Lambeau Field are contagious and an absolute joy to take in. And this excellent community also loves their veterans and haveContinue Reading
The Climb up the High Ladder out of Veterans Homelessness
When I wake up in the morning during my current fight with veterans homelessness, I feel overwhelmed. This is because the climb out of homelessness for us is a high, strenuous, and occasionally dangerous one. For many of us it will be the hardest thing we do. It is aContinue Reading
Thursday Reflections: Homeless veterans scrounging for neccessities
There are moments in my day when not only do I feel hopeless in my struggle to find housing, but I also observe what is a rolling tragedy among the lives of our homeless veterans. Recently, it was observing a group of homeless veterans scrounging through trash bags of donatedContinue Reading
Wednesday Reflections: The memories of Pizza and Steak
What have I missed since I’ve lost everything? A lot. I miss unguarded sleep. I miss a stable routine. And of course I miss a place to call home. But I also miss eating what I want. Specifically steak and pizza. Two items that myself and the other homeless veteransContinue Reading
The cruel reality for older homeless veterans
While my life is a nightmare right now and I feel the minutes of this precious existence going to waste, I’ve been fortunate to have had a great youth, and I’m still middle aged. I can’t give up yet. But when I look around at the older veterans around meContinue Reading
Tuesday Reflections: One Month In The Dark
It’s been a month since I came home and realized that there was no more delaying what sadly seemed inevitable. I was going to be a casualty of the housing crisis for a second time. I’d fought for over a year but there were no more couches to surf on.Continue Reading
What many Homeless Veterans want to do after recovering
Perhaps the tough times have beaten me down too often, but one of the saddest parts of my day are listening to other homeless veterans describe what they want to do after recovery. They want to help other veterans. You wonder why this might be sad. It’s because it’s whatContinue Reading
Homeless Veterans often won’t received specialized care they deserve
It bears repeating. There are good people out here fighting the good fight against homelessness, not nearly enough of them, but their hearts are strong. Sadly, their efforts are being poured into a broken system. Especially when it comes to helping homeless veterans like myself. The system is terribly brokenContinue Reading