Veteran Warrior Outreach

Soldier In the Hole

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:27:21 +0000

The Story

I would like to share a story that very much explains the situation that many veterans face.

There is a soldier who is stuck in a hole and can’t get out. An NCO comes by and gives the soldier a shovel and tells him to dig himself out. The soldier tries, but on his own the hole only gets deeper.

Then an officer comes by and tells the soldier in the hole to use the tools his NCO gave him and throws in a bucket. The young soldier in the hole fills up the bucket with the shovel but the hole only gets deeper still.

Another low-ranking soldier comes by and looks in the hole at the soldier struggling to get out and he jumps down into the hole with him. The first soldier says: “What are you doing? Now we are both in a hole and we can’t get out of it!”

The second soldier says: “Don’t worry I’ve been in a hole myself before and I know how to get out.”

The Moral Of The Story

The moral of the story is simple, many veterans sometimes find themselves in a hole they can’t get out of on their own, or they didn’t have the tools or experience to overcome the problem so on their own it seems hopeless and the ‘hole’ gets deeper.

Then someone they think will help them out of the hole ‘the NCO’ doesn’t have the proper perspective of the situation and the tools they offer often may not be appropriate to the situation or for the individual. Again, leading to a deeper hole.

Then perhaps along comes another person who often gives advice that is not the answer to the problem and the veteran is left on his own again still in the hole but only deeper.

At some point along comes someone like the last soldier, someone who has been in the hole before and found the answer of how to get out. This is necessary because the veteran couldn’t do it on his own and as a result the w‘hole’ situation, only got deeper.

Let’s Climb Out Together

This is a truism of veteran issues. A veteran who has ‘dropped out’ in crisis feels hopeless and just gets deeper in their hole. Sometimes the offered solutions don’t work for the individual in his/her set of problems. We are all unique humans influenced by our upbringing, our personal beliefs, our experiences and our perceptions.

One person’s challenges are different than another person’s challenges. One solution does not fit all the issues a veteran may be experiencing. The very people who the veteran is led to believe in may have no concept of the unique situation the veteran is facing because that person has not walked in the veterans shoes and experienced all the ‘triggers’ that put him/her in the hole.

In order for true help to be successful, the helping hand has to have been there and done that.

Being in a hole ( homelessness, drug / alcohol problems, family/ martial problems, crisis issues, mental health issues, PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and flashbacks, etc.) are big problems and even suicidal thoughts are often impossible to solve on the veteran’s own. Many veterans deny they have a problem because they don’t feel comfortable or safe admitting they need help, most of society walks by not even acknowledging the veteran or his problems. Our society looks at people in the ‘hole’ as weak or inferior and often do not have the time in general to offer a helping hand. If the helping hand hasn’t experienced the veteran’s life situation, the advice or help offered may be inappropriate or unsuccessful.

Even family members and significant others in the veteran’s circle are often clueless that a problem even exists because the veteran doesn’t open up to them about it or they don’t understand how serious it is to the veteran.

Things like “Be a man or Be tough” don’t solve the problem, they are only a shovel that makes the hole deeper. Even best Intentions by a person who hasn’t been there are counterproductive, like the bucket in the story, only driving the veteran deeper into the hole of life.

The true help the veteran needs is the last soldier. Someone who is not afraid to jump into the hole with them. Has been there in the hole and worked out by whatever means, a way out of the hole. He gives advice based on experience of being in the same type of hole and does so without personal gain while asking for nothing in return and is able to stand with the veteran on equal ground, been there done that.

I personally have been in the hole as a veteran, having been homeless with PTSD, anxiety, depression and sleep issues. I know the hole, but I have worked my way out of the hole, as have many others before me. It was through the help, love and mercy of God that I was able to meet other veterans who had been in the hole and either were out of it or working their way out. They gave me the hope and encouragement to pull myself up out of the hole. Now I am searching for veterans that are hopelessly deep in the hole with no idea of how to get out and only getting deeper.

I founded Veteran Warrior Outreach to find veterans who are homeless and in crisis or suicidal to help them and their families to climb out of the holes they find themselves in. To show them there is a solution and a way back. They will not do it on their own and they need help and resources to find their way back. They need and deserve all of our help and our resources to be successful, after all, their sacrifices have given us our freedoms, security and wealth and we are bound by honor to help them.

No Vet Left Behind! Should be everyone’s goal and responsibility.

They stepped up to the plate, will we?

About Shadow Chaser

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:26:57 +0000

The History

History: the term “Shadow Chaser” started In Vietnam for our group who were chasing the shadows in black pajamas across the borders from-to Vietnam, Loas and Cambodia. They became like shadows, unseen, but there, until we ran into them.

Then we became shadow chasers, we were like ghosts intercepting and eliminating them in the jungles and deltas of a hazy undefined warzone. After the army I did a lot of commercial diving for a deep-sea marine aquarium fish called “Tinker Butterfly” a beautiful small fish found typically at 200 ft. and deeper. This is a twilight zone where the lack of sunlight causes everything to be dim, murky and black/ white, like a shadow.

So, my boat was named Shadow Chaser.

What It Means Today

That term today signifies the existence of many veterans who have dropped out. They are the overlooked, unseen, and forgotten proud brothers and sisters of the military services who stood beside us in time of peace and combat. Now for many reasons too many are homeless, often drug and alcohol dependent, shadows of their former selves and forgotten by society.

We search them out, ‘shadow chasing’, to help bring them back from their shadow existence and to bring light, hope and success back into their lives. To give them support, respect and tools to help them return to a useful contributing part of society.

They can’t do this alone, they need our help to find the path back, thus we become shadow chasers to find and help them. We, as a society owe them a great debt for their service, and who has the best chance than us veterans, who they can trust and relate to, and understand what they have gone through.

You can be a shadow chaser if its in your heart to help them get back. Everything looks different depending on where you stand. We all need to stand in our fellow veteran brothers and sister’s shoes where they stand, to understand their needs and to reach out a helping hand to fill their needs. It’s the least we can do.

Red Flag Laws

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:26:36 +0000

Potential Infringement Upon Our Second Amendment Rights

Many states have already passed, and more are about to pass red flag laws. Presently the federal government is trying to pass a nationwide red flag bill. My state of Oregon has had one in effect for over a year with numerous abuses. No one was able to vote on the passing.

These red flag laws are designed so they say to prevent potential acts of violence with firearms before they occur. They are the latest tool of the extreme left and democratic congress to seize the firearms of the American public. It has been the goal of the left political party to strip the American people of their second amendment rights. Remember the most important words of the second amendment and no other, “though shall not infringe.”

This red flag movement is a clear infringement of our right to own, possess, and carry personal firearms, as was intended by our founding fathers as a “well regulated militia”, for the protection of our freedoms from tyrannical government. We are not far from that potential situation In our present times.

While the supposed intent of the red flag laws has some potential societal good in preventing possible violent firearm use, the law in highly subject to abuse. The basic idea of the red flag laws is that anyone can tell law enforcement authorities that they believe that a person who possesses firearms is a threat to themselves or others. At that time, without court adjudication or search warrants issued, law enforcement can then take all the accused persons firearms and ammunition without making any arrest, he had broken no laws. This has already been done around the nation numerous times already.

This is blatantly violating our constitutional rights.

The New Gun Control

There are so many potential abuses of the red flag laws because there is no legal check and balance to adjudicate whether there is merit to seize the firearms to prevent violence. Rather anyone who might have a grievance against the firearm owner can cause them to be seized. Examples include ex- wives or girlfriends, ex roommates, neighbors, political opposites or just the neighborhood busy body. Anyone can make the complaint and it can be acted on and the accused doesn’t get his day in court to defend him or herself against the accusation.

Recently in the liberal left hotbed of Portland Oregon was a prime example. A marine corps combat veteran made a statement, “If ANTIFA tried to hurt himself or a family member he would use any means to protect them.” Someone overheard that statement, one which I am sure most of us would agree on and turned it over to law enforcement.

Without warrant they went to his home and entered against his will and seized several firearms and ammunition. They confiscated these items against his will, and in violation of several constitutional amendments, then left without arresting him.

This could happen to anyone of us, at any time. Veterans are especially at risk because of our training and experiences, our possession of firearms, the oath we took to defend, and our general demeanor and viewpoints.

One of the most critical issues for veterans is when seeking care for physical and mental issues from our military service. Any mental health diagnosis that is listed in the physiatry journals can automatically put into a mental health prohibited state from possessing firearms or ammunition. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep disruption, bad dreams, societal withdrawing, the list goes on and can jeopardize our second amendment rights. Talking about our training or military experiences can lead a non-veteran to feel we are a threat to ourselves or others thus triggering the red flag laws. Even the VA and private medical practitioners can’t be trusted to not start the red flag laws into action. It can even be family or friends, neighbors and the public who make the complaint.

Most people who are going to be affected by the red flag seizures can not afford to go through the eventual legal process to try and get their firearms returned. They don’t have the financial ability to fight a long legal process against the governmental legal system. Thus, one is forced to choose.

The Choice Is Yours

1) Stand your ground and fight

2) Let them illegally, against constitutional standards, take your firearms and ammunition.

Neither leaves you with any good choices.

You must do your own diligent research of your state and federal government intentions towards passing red flag laws and do what is necessary to protect yourself against the unconstitutional seizure of your firearms. Be vigilant against spiteful ex’s and those who have a vengeance or political agenda which cross paths with your interests to possess firearms and defend your constitutional rights. If we allow this to happen, we will see further erosion and loss our freedoms. Remember the bottom-line goal is to disarm the American people.

A quote to consider:

“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!” – Adolf Hitler, 1935

We all know where that leads to- full gun confiscation and the atrocities that followed in Europe. The red flag laws may have the same effect here in the united states of America. It is what the liberal left politicians and the United Nations want- is it what we veterans and patriots and the American people want?

Beware, be informed.

My Motivation

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:26:13 +0000

The Long Road Back

As a Vietnam veteran I remember the way we were treated upon returning stateside, the main reason I did multiple tours in country was to avoid stateside. All veterans bring back emotional scars of war, every generation. The closer to the heart the greater the scars.

Unlike WWll and the Iraq/ Afghanistan vets (especially the gulf war vets) who had welcome back parades, “thank you’s” or at least smiles, we had nothing. Even we were spit on with garbage thrown on our uniforms. We were verbally abused and some of my friends had anything from spit to dogshit hurled at them.

Anytime a Nam vet was in the paper or on the news for anything it would be told “John Smith, a Vietnam veteran was arrested today”, … making everyone think “no wonder, all those guys are crazy!”

When you get older and life slows down, we notice memories we have long buried or forgotten, or perhaps didn’t even know we had, suddenly coming back in living color and vivid detail. We were called baby killers and other labels. It was a danger to even wear the uniform that we earned and were proud to wear, in public.

I know that many nights I will encounter the worse days of my life and there is not a damn thing I can do about it or be able to stop it! Know it will come back because it visits whenever it wants to! I know these images are coming periodically and I know how terrifying it will be because I have experienced them so many times before. Thank GOD for my companion Rottweiler who senses when I am in distress and wakes me, comforts me and gives a focal point to re anchor my life.

Family and friends who have not experienced the emotional triggers of war time are unable to comprehend or change the course we have endured for 50 years. In fact, we remain silent so as to not upset them.

Supporting Fellow Veterans Journey’s

The VA will give you a runaround and increase the stress, then put you on anti-depressants, anti-anxiety and anti-nightmare drugs. All they do is kill your soul and make you dead inside. That’s why I advocate PLANT BASED, natural, non-pharmaceutical alternative medicine solutions for our health problems (Cancer, PTSD, Agent orange issues, Diabetes, High blood pressure, and many more) I believe they can be better successfully treated than the solutions offered by the pharmaceutical companies and at a much lower cost. We now even have to fear red flag laws that when we seek treatment, we have our firearms and other constitutional rights jeopardized by the VA and government.

They put us there, now we pay the price.

Some guys crawl into a bottle, some turn to drugs (street type) and then some of our brothers just cant take it anymore, not one more day, not one more night of seeing their friend with body parts strewn all over as they cry for you to do something, or seeing a best friend die in your arms while his blood soaks into your uniform, as you cradle them and watch their eyes cloud over as he looks at you, and there is nothing you can do. So, they put a pistol to their head or in their mouth to end the pain. However, the pain is transferred to their friends and family because now they feel loss and arrive not understanding why!

I know that pain and I have been in those places, too many times! As I said my canine companions and family ties an responsibilities are the only reasons I have survived. That and by the grace of God. God not only watched over me, protected me and saved my life but has given it back to me. Now I survive day by day.

I didn’t want our young veterans to go through this. Things are better now, people (strangers) often say thank you for your service. My reply; “It was an honor to serve the people of this great nation.” But the way the country is going this could all change and revert back to a hatred and disrespect of our veterans and active duty members of the armed forces.

Our present-day vets are experiencing pain of their own, some the same and some unique to the war they fight in. too many are taking their lives as a solution to the pain and memories that haunt their days and nights. We need to be there with a shoulder to lean on and help find individual solutions to fight their nightmares. Brother to brother, sister to sister under uniform veterans helping veterans.

The best thing to say to a veteran is a simple ‘thank you for your service”, believe me it truly means the world and helps with healing, by taking away some of the pain, and being respected for a hard job done well.

The bottom line in peacetime sons bury their fathers, in war time fathers bury their sons.

“Only the dead have seen the end of war” -Plato

Military Tribute

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:25:45 +0000

Welcome Home – Thank You For Your Service

” War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. “

A quote by: John Stuart Mill

We pay tribute to all the military personnel from every service branch, men and women, who have sacrificed to keep this nation free and they deserve our ultimate respect.

They have all performed an honorable service to this nation, and many of them gave their lives in the pursuit of our freedom.

We Salute You , We thank you, We honor you.

Discharged Soldiers

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:24:15 +0000

The Sacrifices Of The Soldier

Many veterans face problems upon return to civilian life after military service. Most extend military service at an early age before they had established their life skills and goals. Many had limited civilian employment experiences and limited world view.

They left behind family and friends who were their support net and those supporters moved on with their lives during the veteran’s active duty years. So, when the vet returns home things and people have changed.

In the military everything is spelled out for the young soldier. Upper ranks tell you what time to get up, what to wear that day, what activities will take place, when to eat, when to sleep, everything is regimented. Upon return to the civilian world very little is regimented, and all decisions and choices become you’re own. Many vets have a hard time adjusting to this lack of direction. They come expecting to start back where they left off, but friends have changed, people grew up, got married, moved away and other changes.

The vet is no longer the same either. He or she has experienced things, seen things, and matured into a different environment with different rules then what they entered active duty from years ago. There can be a confusing and startling reality and much different than their expectations. There is no longer the same circle of friends and support group. Many old friends have changed and do not offer the camaraderie that fellow soldiers provided when they were watching each other’s backs. The old group doesn’t understand what changes the veteran has gone through. For without experiencing military service it is hard to understand the difference between how a veteran sees the world versus a civilian.

Unemployment is a big issue for returning veterans as they most likely have little prior civilian employment. They have been out of the workforce for several years while on active duty and have not necessarily developed job hunting skills to find jobs.

Hopefully the military MOS will have civilian job cross reference to enable gainful employment. Most veterans leave the service with limited saved money so immediately are in financial crisis. Less and less veterans are taking advantage of their benefits such as education benefits. Homelessness is a major issue and about 30% of homeless are veterans, both male and female, which is a very high percentage.

As previously stated, the returning veteran may have limited financial resources and if not quickly employed may find themselves homeless. There are VA programs available, but any do not access these assets or even know they exist.

The Challenges Faced Upon Returning Home

Drug and alcohol problems… there is much alcohol and drug use due to frustration of their life situation, emotional scarring, feeling of being alone and unable to cope with daily pressures, depression and anxiety over their life situation. This abuses their body and mind making them unhealthy physically and less able to make good decisions mentally. Drugs and alcohol use may also lead police, legal and incarceration issues that further complicate the future success of the veteran.

He begins to view society and the world around as an enemy. Poor mental health issues. Unfortunately, the young soldiers are subjected to situations, sights, smells and visions that young people are less ready to cope with, thus leaving lifetime scars upon the mind. The result is PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, flashbacks, and a slew of other potential problems, some lifelong.

Most people with a mental health problem deny it and few seek help thinking it shows weakness to ask for help. There are many programs available from VA as well as community based or private, however few are accessed by the veteran in need of the services. Unfortunately, without treatment or help most of these problems will escalate, and not go away on their own. Sadly suicide and depression rates remain high among members and former members of the armed forces. We lose too many to suicide today as the end result of military experiences, that the veteran cannot cope with on their own.

Physical injuries play a large part in the inability to transition back to civilian life. Injuries may prevent needed or desired employment opportunities. Chronic pain leaves a person in state of depression and hopelessness. The prescribing of pharmaceutical drugs may make the situation worse due to side effects and perhaps addiction to medications. Overall health is made to be worse by this approach and with declining health comes further frustration and disability. Obtaining the necessary medical help for the injury and disability may be become hard to access or too time consuming. Youth sometimes takes the view that they are immortal and can’t be hurt, then the real world offers a lesson in reality and its hard to swallow the truth.

Lack of education is a big issue since our society is becoming more complex each day especially in the job market. Even though there is GI benefits for veterans in higher education support many do not take advantage. Many of the civilians were going to college while the veteran served thus have a leg up on the workforce ladder and it takes time and effort to catch up. Many don’t see the need or may have mental or physical impediments that stop them from pursuing this area, many just give up.

Returning to suicide among our young veterans, I would like to offer my way of approaching the issue veteran to veteran. Over the years as a police officer I have observed how PTSD, alcohol, drug use and homelessness effects a person especially our young veterans who look at life differently then us old vets. their world is vastly different than ours was. I watched my boys and others growing up playing their Nintendo video games.

The world they live in is a visual world of electronic games, a fantasy world. Today in the game being played ‘Moki’ gets killed today he comes back to play again tomorrow. The same is not true in the real world of combat, in Iraq or Afghanistan for example. If ‘Moki’ gets blown up, shot or killed today he doesn’t come back to play tomorrow. Reality check that some find it hard to adjust to. During my observations I realized a picture is worth a thousand words, words that go in one ear and out the other if the veteran doesn’t want to hear them. So, I use a verbal picture they can relate to.

Has Homeless Veterans Increased?

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:26:14 +0000

Homeless Veterans – Increasing Or Decreasing?

California, Florida, Texas and Washington, four states that had the highest number of veterans in their communities together, comprised about 70% homeless veterans in America. The HUD report focuses on the fact that 28 states had decreases in the number of homeless veterans, which is a positive trend. Why is it that the number of homeless veterans decreased in these states? It could be due to the outreach efficiency of people and organizations trying to help homeless veterans.

Unfortunately, in other states, the number has increased or stayed close to the same, so our work is far from over, as well as the fact that a decrease in numbers still does not mean that number has hit zero.

Every neighborhood needs an arrangement that provides every homeless veteran with a temporary place to stay in while permanent real property and all required services are being planned.

There are many social stigmas associated with this particular social group, but who are they? And how did they become a part of this group in the first place? For those who are new to the topic, we’ll define the definition of “homeless veteran” and why homeless veterans increased. Veterans who are homeless have served in the military and are currently without accommodations. This can happen for many reasons, and the increasing numbers in some states can be because there is a lack of community to help them there, or government programs are not designed well enough to deal with it. Homeless veterans also need to reach out themselves to try and find help.

The Best Strategy To Use For Affordable Housing Solutions – May Not Be Suitable For Them

53 million veterans are not insured, and 2 million cannot pay for health insurance. Several studies have pointed out joblessness among the main factors contributing to the issue. In addition, veterans typically face difficulties getting a job because of various problems that could be physical or mental issues and addiction to drugs.

Four million veterans are in danger of becoming homeless across the US. VA will award more than 400 million dollars in grants to help end homeless people. But is it enough to even scratch the surface? The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has taken on the initiative to stop chronic homelessness by awarding more than 400 million dollars in grants. The location of this money and how it will help homeless veterans are the primary questions posed by most people. The best solution is that people take it upon themselves to help out however they can participate in their community. It is a big problem to tackle, but we can pitch in and make a difference in someone’s life.

Sending veterans to homeless shelters is not a long term solution, and we need to look at this differently. Living in a homeless shelter is still, in my opinion considered to be homeless. In fact, we need to strive to build housing for them that is proper and long term. Helping them get jobs and get help for problems that prevent them from holding a job is a serious task but can significantly help improve the situation and ensure a long-term strategy for them. What are your thoughts about this? Do you notice the number of homeless veterans increasing or decreasing in your state/community and what do you think we can do about it?

Feel free to reach out to us and let us know what you think.

How Can We Help Homeless Veterans?

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:22:06 +0000

Veteran Homelessness – And Ways We Can Help Them

American veterans have given up and put their lives at risk to protect the country and the citizens in their home country of the United States. They’ve been separated from their families and placed in dangerous situations where death or injury is a real possibility. Yet, despite this, the number of homeless veterans continues to rise, and there isn’t enough being done in terms of actually helping homeless veterans return on their feet.

Statistics also show that homeless veterans in the U.S.A. have served in various conflicts and foreign tours. Around half of all U.S. veterans living in poverty were part of Vietnam. Problems in helping homeless veterans locate real estate many challenges in assisting homeless veterans in discovering housing.

Psychological health and drug abuse programs for treatment can remove obstacles in the way of a veteran getting reliable and stable housing. The actual number of homeless Veterans is challenging to determine. It is estimated that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released an estimate that states that there are about 50,000 homeless veterans at any given time. How can we help the homeless veterans if there are so many? One at a time and as many as we can, that’s how. It is a determination to solve the problem that starts to achieve results.

This is a ridiculous amount even if you consider the best estimates, and much more is required to help homeless veterans leave the street and move into homes. If veterans are homeless, it puts them at risk for many other issues. Helping Homeless Veterans is an immense task. How can more be done? Many people believe that since there exists a V.A. and other government agencies responsible for helping homeless veterans, there is no need to go further, but this is not true.

Simple Strategies For How To Help Homeless Veterans

As Americans, we have a responsibility to them and our gratitude for everything they’ve run the risk of losing or incurred serving in the military. One of the most important solutions is to provide permanent, safe accommodation for homeless people who have special needs, which consists of those with disabilities or mental illness and dependence issues. Veteran warrior Outreach’s goal is to help homeless veterans get off the streets permanently.

A few possible ways you can help homeless veterans in your area of the U.S.A. include: Take an examination of your neighborhood and determine whether there is a need to assist homeless veterans – Solving the question of how to help homeless vets starts with simply finding some and understanding the basics of what they need such as clothing, warm gear to sleep outside, food and support. If you reside in a city or town, veterans need assistance in finding stable homes and other resources.

Volunteer to assist in any way is possible, be it is filling out paperwork or trying to locate homeless veterans who require assistance and shelter. Contact unions and businesses that deal with the homeless. Ask about helping homeless veterans; you might be surprised by how great the need is in your local area.

The funds are desperately required, and even a modest contribution could have a significant impact on the lives of a homeless veteran. Get in touch with your elected officials and other authorities you trust to emphasize the need to assist homeless veterans. Suppose voters are connected to the elected officials. In that case, modifications to the laws currently in place or programs for veterans can be made to ensure that veterans are provided with additional assistance and have a better chance of getting access to programs designed to assist them after their military service has ended.

After all, they’ve done to protect us and secure our nation; they deserve our support now more than ever before.

How To Help Homeless Vets – Even Small Contributions Can Help

Often, it can be hard for homeless people or those who have never slept out in the cold to understand what a homeless veteran might need.

Some of the most valuable things for homeless vets are high-quality camping gear to improve their situation. A warm sleeping bag, a blanket, or a tarp/tent to shelter them from the rain. Additionally, clothes can be of great value as well. Sometimes veterans could use two different types of clothing. One set of clean, presentable clothes to aid them in getting a job. Another set of clothes is designed to provide warmth and protection from the elements, such as a rain jacket or insulative overalls/pants. Are you in a hot region? Perhaps an umbrella could be helpful to provide shelter from the hot sun.

Food is always a great thing to have when you are hungry. Likewise, water is always a valuable commodity for those that may be thirsty. Personal hygiene items can also be a precious thing for a homeless veteran.

In all honesty, the above measures combined with moral support can benefit veterans who are on the streets living without a home. However, these types of help are very temporary and will not significantly impact the veteran. For those with more access to funds, the best way to help a veteran is to try and give them housing for an extended period to give them the chance to try and get a job. Combined with providing a possible connection to affordable longer-term housing and possibly a job interview could be a life-changing opportunity for them.

Donating to the veteran or organizations that help veterans can also help to facilitate help for the veteran. Whatever you can do or provide is better than no help at all. Moral support can leave a lasting impression on someone who may not have anyone at all who cares. All we can do is try our best, which counts in the end.

Homeless Veterans Hotline Number

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:21:12 +0000

Phone Number For Homeless Veterans – Veteran Warrior Outreach

There is no reason to live in a homeless situation. In addition, add a dose of compassion or even some self-interest (decreasing the enormous costs of wellness programs, healthcare facility services and prison time), and you’ll quickly arrive at an understanding that homeless is a problem that must be addressed.

We believe that every male, female and child should have an affordable, secure space to live in peace and dignity, as well as that decent housing in decent neighborhoods must be a source of conscience actions for everyone. Every veteran in need is welcome to contact us. We will make our best effort to help every veteran in need within the limits of our funding, network and resources. If we can’t, we will help the veteran get in touch with an organization with more resources or is better suited to help them via their location. You can always call to talk and get moral support no matter what.

Our phone number is 541-891-5093; feel free to call or text. If you prefer to email, then please email: glenn@veteranwarrioroutreach.org

Additional Contact – VA National Call Center For Homeless Veterans

Additionally, suppose you are looking for another way to get assistance. In that case, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) believes that every veteran who is in danger of becoming homeless or trying to get out of homelessness should be able to access the programs and assistance.

You can visit the VA’s website on the resources for homeless people to learn more. You can also contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838. It is a national call center for homeless veterans.

How To Donate To Homeless Veterans

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:14:10 +0000

Boots On The Ground – Help Support Veterans In Crisis

Giving back to homeless veterans is a terrific way to show your appreciation for their sacrifices. You can assist homeless veterans whether you are an individual or an organization. If you have a particular skill or are an organization, you can donate food, clothing, food, or expertise to veterans. In addition, you can collaborate with Veteran Warrior Outreach to employ homeless veterans if you’re a business.

We want you to know that all your donations are appreciated and utilized for the purpose for which they were intended. We would not be able to achieve our mission of providing safe and appropriate help and resources for homeless veterans and their families without your use. We hope that you can inspire others to join our network and assist us in keeping working to aid veterans in need nationwide.

If you are interested in donating supplies, offering housing, or would like to be available to talk with veterans on the phone or through email, please get in touch with us to find out what items are needed or how you can help.

Veteran Warrior Outreach also accepts financial donations through our website. Find the ‘donate’ button located throughout the website, and once you have clicked on it, a pop up will appear. All you have to do is decide how much you can afford to donate and follow the steps. Recurring donations are also accepted as well. Any donations sent through our website will be processed and used for helping veterans in crisis.

Thank you to all of the people who have helped by way of donations, supplies, and support. A little goes a long way, especially for those who don’t have much. Regardless of whether or not you can give, you can always provide moral support. Reach out to veterans in need in your community and offer a helping hand. They will be thankful you did.