Meet Annette: Annette, a U.S. Veteran and mother of five, was referred to our Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program during an incredibly vulnerable moment in her life. She had just given birth to a baby with Down syndrome and was staying at the hospital while her newborn underwent surgery.
Despite the urgency and emotional weight of her situation, the SSVF team was able to respond with speed and compassion. Within just 90 minutes of connecting with one of our Housing Coordinators, a safe and stable 3-bedroom apartment was secured for Annette and her children. By the very next day, the family had keys in hand and a new place to call home.
Because of this rapid, coordinated effort, Annette and her five children were able to move directly into permanent housing, an essential step in healing and growing as a family.