“Serving for your
country is honorable,” said Mark, 54. He served in the Army from November 1985-
May 1987. Mark, who is from Gary, Indiana, knew the economy was stagnant and
felt like his best option was to go into the military. The military taught Mark
life skills that made him able to support himself. He came across HVAF when he learned of our
services through the VA. He was unemployed for intermittent times in his life
and worked odd jobs including warehouse work. Mark says HVAF provided him a
roof over his head and a warm bed. He received meals and other living
essentials at the Carson Apartments where he stayed for one year. HVAF also
helped him qualify for the Veterans Affairs
Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program which allowed him
to receive rental assistance as he transitioned out of supportive housing and
into permanent housing. “HVAF’s housing program basically saved my
life,” says Mark. Mark is a true success story. He tries to stay positive and
takes one minute at a time each day.
