Why shelters aren’t always the next step In many cases, homelessness doesn’t happen overnight. It often results from a series of overlapping challenges, many of which are beyond a Veteran’s control—such as rising housing costs, losing a job, experiencing health or mental health difficulties,...
When Roger Hudson joined VA Police in November 2002, he was looking for a way back to the work he missed: serving people and protecting his community. He began his law enforcement career working for the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office in Rapid City, South Dakota. But when his father became ill,...
A story of determination, recovery and purpose Seven years ago, Rocky Fernandez’s life changed in an instant. The 40-year-old Army Veteran was in school, working toward his future, when a car accident left him paralyzed and threw his life plans off course. What followed were years of grueling...
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