“It wasn’t easy, but I was determined,” said Nathan W., sharing his path to homeownership. This former Army Veteran and Supportive Services for Veteran Families graduate, knows the value of hard work and perseverance. Nathan grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania and...
Be honest with yourself and make no excuses. That’s the motto former Air Force intelligence analyst and former homeless Veteran SRA Davis* lives by every day. She credits her military training for shaping her personal accountability philosophy throughout her life. As...
Outside appearances didn’t always reflect what was going on inside of Army Veteran Doug. After quitting high school and working different jobs, he decided on a whim to visit a friend who was in the Army at Fort Bliss, Texas. He returned to Lancaster County,...
Our case managers with Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) go out of their way – literally – to meet homeless vets where they are and offer them the services they need. “When we identify a homeless veteran and verify their veteran status, we offer to...
“We want to help Veterans.” We love getting those calls from churches, civic groups, and individuals who want to provide helping hands for Veterans at Opportunity House. Each year, churches like St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Orwigsburg, PA fulfill...
Karl M.* is determined to get back on his feet. This veteran is saving his hard-earned money to secure a brighter future. His life has been a series of setbacks, wrong turns, and disappointments. That has not stopped him from wanting a better life for himself. Kim...
