One of the many things we’re proud of at Veterans Outreach Center is being able to provide a space of comfort for our nation’s heroes. On average, we are able to help 200 veterans find meaningful employment in the community each year.
When Carl, a 25-year-old Army combat veteran, left the military, he knew he was stuck. After getting divorced, he was living in his car and the feelings of loneliness were overwhelming. However, Carl remembered that when he was 17 he came to Veterans Outreach Center to take his ASVAB test, so he returned to see how we could help.
Through our connections, we were able to get Carl into VA contractual housing where he was able to have his two dogs with him - a dealbreaker otherwise. This was just the beginning of the help he would receive, and Carl was already beginning to feel the stress and weight of life lift off his shoulders.
Next, our Employment & Training team went to work. We helped him fix up his resume and he secured employment as a line cook at a high-end restaurant. While working, Carl is getting things in order to return to college where he plans to complete a degree in Hospitality Management.
No matter what a veteran may be facing, we are here to serve those who served U.S. We are proud to support our nation's heroes.
For confidentiality purposes, the veteran's name was changed a stock photo was used.
