Nickolas, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, came to Goodwill Veteran Services needing assistance with permanent housing and employment. He had been living in a shelter, but his time there was ending. With the help of Goodwill's Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), Nickolas got a two-week extension to find permanent housing. Nickolas worked diligently with Kim Noel and her team to develop a housing stability plan and stick to his goals. Goodwill connected him with several other resources, including HUD-VASH (Section 8 housing for veterans) and a Veterans Benefits Administration representative. The Veterans Benefits Administration visits Goodwill's Forsyth County Career Center monthly. They assessed Nickolas as 100 percent disabled, granting him full benefits, which allowed him to contribute to his rent. Since then, Nickolas has been able to get stable housing and obtain his driver's license. Nickolas continues to work with Goodwill Veterans Services to maintain his housing and accomplish other goals. Unfortunately, it is very common for veterans to be unaware of or unable to access the benefits that they have earned. Programs like Goodwill Veterans Services, SSVF, NCWorks, Veterans Bridge Home, and many other partner organizations can connect veterans to the Veterans Benefits Administration and other much-needed resources. *Nickolas chose not to share his photo at this time.
Human Services Professional / Children & Family Advocate
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