How many times have you passed by people sitting on the street,with a plastic glass or a small cardboard box asking for spare change? Have you ever noticed the amounts of people who have neither home,nor a job to sustain themselves? Perhaps you think it is their own fault; you might think if they wanted, they would have it all. ‘’Go find yourself a job’’ is a regular phrase homeless people hear.However,this advice is pointless,because there are objective reasons why people lose homes and jobs,and why they cannot return to a normal life.Veterans have twice the risk of becoming homeless as other Americans. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), there are still more than 50,000 veterans who are homeless every night and
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They gave us their time and service honorably and without question. And now, nearly half of them are living alone on the streets,in abandoned building,vehicles,encampments,or shelters not knowing how to get the help they deserve.A disabled veteran and young father named Lonnie Whitfield had just about given up hope when the Memphis Veterans Affairs office turned him away.The former U.S. Marine has several mental health disorders and was unable to find work. The 28-year-old was forced to live in his car, until he received a phone call that changed his life forever.Whitfield’s heartbreaking story had recently been featured on Memphis’ WREG station.The responses came pouring in from all around the country, but one woman was especially touched by Whitfield’s story. Kim Caliendo, a Florida real estate agent, was once homeless herself and knew the veteran’s heartache.“We’re trying to get you a year’s free rent and enough money to get you some furniture,” she told Whitfield over the phone.His mouth dropped.“Wow! Wow! Wow! Are you serious?” he asked, holding back tears.After protecting our country, Caliendo said it is about time someone looks out for him.It is a gift that left this veteran
They gave us their time and service honorably and without question. And now, nearly half of them are living alone on the streets,in abandoned building,vehicles,encampments,or shelters not knowing how to get the help they deserve.A disabled veteran and young father named Lonnie Whitfield had just about given up hope when the Memphis Veterans Affairs office turned him away.The former U.S. Marine has several mental health disorders and was unable to find work. The 28-year-old was forced to live in his car, until he received a phone call that changed his life forever.Whitfield’s heartbreaking story had recently been featured on Memphis’ WREG station.The responses came pouring in from all around the country, but one woman was especially touched by Whitfield’s story. Kim Caliendo, a Florida real estate agent, was once homeless herself and knew the veteran’s heartache.“We’re trying to get you a year’s free rent and enough money to get you some furniture,” she told Whitfield over the phone.His mouth dropped.“Wow! Wow! Wow! Are you serious?” he asked, holding back tears.After protecting our country, Caliendo said it is about time someone looks out for him.It is a gift that left this veteran