by Holly Wolf | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
On a warm day in May, I was walking up and down Main Street in Schuylkill Haven, conducting outreach. I was popping in to any store or business that was open in attempt to provide them with information about Supportive Services for Veteran Families in Schuylkill...
by Holly Wolf | Jun 7, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
“You walk around in the woods looking for homeless people? Why would you do that?” by Victoria Spitler, MSW, Case Manager, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Schuylkill County. Whenever I’m asked that question, the answer is always easy; because people really...
by Holly Wolf | May 18, 2021 | Blog, SSVF, Success Stories
They looked like typical school boys playing baseball or soccer for Blue Mountain High School in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. They were young, energetic, and ambitious. Two of this group of tight-knit friends started their own lawn mowing business. They promised to be...
by Holly Wolf | May 7, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
After hearing her Veteran grandfather’s stories about serving in the Battle of the Bulge, Linda* knew she wanted to enlist in the Army. At age 23, and the mother of a 3 year old, Linda, wanted to better herself and provide security for her young family. The Army...
by Holly Wolf | May 6, 2021 | SSVF, Blog
One of the greatest business lessons students have learned this year is adaptability and flexibility. For full time dental hygienist and student, Deanna Brugger, it was particularly challenging. She is completing her requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in...
by Holly Wolf | May 5, 2021 | SSVF, Blog, Success Stories
Henry* was born on an Army base in Fort Allen, Puerto Rico. His grandfather served at the base and his father worked there as a civilian. The son of two Army veteran’s, his mother served as a nurse in the Army and his father was a chemical specialist. As a child, he...