Veterans Place creates a path to stability and fulfilment  

Greg served in the U.S. Army from 1977 until his honorable discharge as a sergeant in 1983. He was a food service specialist and received numerous awards, including the Parachute Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. Greg’s move out of the military into civilian life was smooth and stable thanks to family support and a place to live. Known for his strong work ethic, Greg easily found employment and particularly enjoyed work in the hospitality field. Greg started coming to Veterans Place in 2018 for the Low-Income Veterans and Families Program, which gave him access to free laundry services and daily meals provided by the Veterans Resource Center. Despite being employed and having access to these resources, Greg fell behind on rent and was facing the threat of eviction. Veterans Place was there to help. Greg received case management services and attended financial literacy classes offered at Veterans Place. Greg worked with his case managers and landlord to develop a budget plan to avoid eviction. Veterans Place also connected him with additional longer-term support services through its community partners. Greg says Veterans Place has been a godsend for him. If it weren’t for Veterans Place, Greg says, he wouldn’t know where to turn when life got hard. Greg now no longer experiences financial difficulty paying his rent. He is excited to start his new job as a concession manager at PNC Park. The support he received from Veterans Place, from immediate crisis intervention to long-term financial planning, has been instrumental to his journey. Today, Greg looks forward to a brighter future and is confident in his ability to navigate life’s challenges with the support of Veterans Place and its community partners.