Connecting Georgia Veterans Helps Homeless Veteran Mother Find Stability

Dallas, GA – [March 18, 2025] – Connecting Georgia Veterans is proud to share a recent success story that underscores our commitment to serving those who have served our country. A 32-year-old female veteran and mother of three young children, ages 4, 3, and 5 months, faced an unimaginable hardship after losing her rental home in a house fire. Without renters’ insurance and nowhere else to turn, she was left living in her car for several weeks.

Thanks to a referral from Zion Keepers, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting veterans with food and other essential services, the veteran reached out to Connecting Georgia Veterans. Recognizing the urgency of her situation, we immediately placed her and her children in emergency lodging, providing a safe and stable environment while we coordinated additional support.

During her stay in emergency lodging, we connected her with HOPE Atlanta, one of our key community partners specializing in long-term housing solutions. We also partnered with the Center for Family Resources to ensure she had access to food and diapers for her infant son. Through the collaborative efforts of these organizations, the veteran was enrolled in additional lodging support and transitioned into HOPE Atlanta’s comprehensive housing program.

Following up with her recently, we are thrilled to report that she has secured a new apartment through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) housing program. This initiative provides veterans with financial assistance for initial down payments, first and last month’s rent, and utility deposits. She and her children will be moving into their new home at the beginning of next month.

This success story highlights the vital role of Connecting Georgia Veterans in bridging the gap for veteran families in crisis. By alleviating the overwhelming cognitive burden of homelessness, we helped this veteran focus on rebuilding her life.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our program funders, the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the Gary W. Rollins Foundation, whose support makes it possible to provide emergency lodging for veteran families in need. Since the inception of our lodging program, Connecting Georgia Veterans has assisted 113 veteran family groups, covering a total of 1,243 hotel nights, with an average stay of 11 days per family at a cost of approximately $750 per household.