Tony had been homeless for about five years when he made his way to Shreveport.
He was dressed in a ragged camouflage jacket and admits he looked like he "just climbed out of a box car." Desperation was starting to set in, with his dog, Obi, being the only thing keeping him going some days.
A few weeks later, he moved to the Safe Haven - with Obi.
Safe Haven is a low-barrier shelter aimed at Veterans living on the street. Vets can live there for up to six months, with the hope of then transferring to the Volunteers of America Transitional Program or to permanent housing.
"I'm just now starting to think this process can work," the Navy Vet said. "I've set goals and I'm taking advantage of every opportunity."
For the first time, you have a chance to see the shelter making a huge impact in the number of homeless Veterans on the streets of Shreveport!
We will tour at
4 p.m. April 1 at the old Mid-City Hotel, 725 Jordan St.
If you can't make that or want to learn about our other programs visit the Highland Center at 11 a.m. April 1 at 520 Olive St.
