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Last year, he ran into an old friend while he was at the VA. After reconnecting, she told him how she lives at HVAF’s Manchester Apartments. Manchester HVAF’s largest transitional housing units for veterans to live in while they are getting back on their feet.
He decided to go on HVAF’s website and fill out the form for help. The very next day, he received a phone call. Later that week – he received the keys to one of our transitional units!
Receiving help
Fast forward to one year later, Robert is now a resident at Manchester. He receives intensive case management to overcome his
barriers, while also working part time at the VA.
AN ROBERT
“I’m very thankful for these therapy classes,” Robert said. “Each one is helping me to find me.”
In addition to art therapy and housing, Robert has also enjoyed our food pantry, as well as Thanksgiving meals and Christmas presents.
Now living at Manchester for almost one year, Robert said he cannot believe how much HVAF has given him since moving in.
“HVAF is taking care of everything I need so I can take time to focus on what’s going on up here,” Robert said, as he pointed to his head. “I could not have asked for anything more than what HVAF has provided for me since I’ve been here.”
You can WATCH Robert share his story on HVAF’s YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/HVAFVeterans
He was also one of the first participants in HVAF’s art therapy group. One of HVAF’s case managers – Jaulane – started art ther-
apy classes in spring 2020 to help the veterans with their mental health. Her goal is to help veterans process their feelings and
emotions, and an opportunity for them to occupy their minds in a healthier way. One of the projects included creating a vision
board. On Robert’s vision board, you can find plans to make a movie, write a book, and buy a truck.
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ON OUR BLOG:
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