Working closely with their case managers , veterans achieve incremental , lasting results in the areas of :
● Health and wellness
● Fiscal understanding
● Network of support
● Income stability
● Education and training
It takes thousands of volunteers to help build and maintain every Tiny Home Village home . ( Photos courtesy VCP )
Once a veteran ’ s individual goals are met , VCP assists him or her in securing a permanent housing solution and transitioning to a new life .
Community is VCP ’ s middle name for a reason . Thousands of volunteers help build and maintain the Village , organize donation drives , host fundraisers , pack hygiene bags , or find other meaningful ways to serve those who served their country .
To stay up to date on VCP news , how you can get involved , and learn about community events , follow VCP on social media or subscribe to its monthly Intel Brief . Visit www . VCP . org to learn more .
With the help of VCP and its volunteers , veterans , once homeless , now have a home at Tiny Home Village . ( Photo courtesy VCP )
One resident said , “ Before I got to VCP , I was at a standstill . I felt like I had a brick wall in front of me and a brick wall behind me . They helped remind me who I am . I am not the same person I was when I walked in the door of the tiny house .”
VCP has a long-term goal of eliminating veteran homelessness nationwide . Using Kansas City as a blueprint , VCP is actively building Villages in Longmont , CO ; St . Louis , MO ; and Sioux Falls , SD . Each site will begin housing veterans later this year . Next up will be Milwaukee , WI , and Oklahoma City , OK .
“ We ’ re in the business of making sure no one gets left behind ,” says Vincent . “ Our service didn ’ t end when we hung up our uniforms .”
The Battle Within non-profit serves veterans of the U . S . Armed Forces , active-duty military , police officers , firefighters , EMTs , front-line healthcare workers — anyone whose job does not allow them to say “ no ” when called upon . For the tired . For the wounded . For those haunted by traumatic experiences lived while in service to others . For more information , visit www . thebattlewithin . org .
Our thanks to Kelly Seward , VCP , Director of Communications for her input , and fact-checking help to bring this article together .
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