United Way’s Priority Veteran helps homeless veterans transition into stable housing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Homeless veterans in Central Alabama, with help from United Way of Central Alabama’s Priority Veteran program are moving into places of their own and receiving much-needed household items donated by associates at Alabama Power Service Organization. Priority Veteran, a statewide United Way of Central Alabama initiative, helps homeless veterans transition into affordable housing and stabilize their lives. To date the program has helped more than 600 homeless veterans across Alabama.
“When we first meet with veterans in need, they are homeless and have little to no possessions,” said Auri Patterson, with United Way’s Priority Veteran in Birmingham. Patterson, continues, “When they are ready to move into a place of their own, these donated household items mean so much. It lets our veterans know they are valued by their community, and we thank Alabama Power associates for their generosity.”
Many homeless veterans struggle with challenges related to re-integration, and Priority Veteran helps them enroll in their veterans benefits and receive guidance to access resources to help stabilize their lives – including developing a plan for safe, affordable housing.
