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Growing up my family often bounced from place to place because my mother could not afford to keep a roof over our head. I have experienced firsthand the pain and suffering that comes from not knowing where my family and I will end up next. This is why I am applying for Program Manager at Aletheia House. As I read the job description I am thrilled by the prospect of being able to offer families services that will help change their lives and put a roof over their head.

Although I do not have experience working directly with homeless veterans, I do have a Masters Degree in Social Work that enables me to work with a variety of populations, along with, firsthand experience of being homeless.

As a recent MSW student from the University of Alabama,

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