David's Story

David is a resident of our Veterans' Transitional Housing program, which helps homeless veterans rebuild their lives by providing housing, job training, support services and more. Originally from Chicago, he moved to New Orleans in the early 80's after serving in the military.

David struggled with alcoholism, addiction, and homelessness; he was displaced to Arkansas after Katrina and moved back to Chicago, where he was beset with many problems. David returned to New Orleans and in July of 2009 began living at our veterans' facility. He's noted that Volunteers of America has "helped him tremendously" and he's now on his way to earning a degree in culinary arts at Delgado Community College. "Volunteers of America saved me and got my mind right", says David, who cites that he's now more proactive and better equipped to take care of himself since receiving services from us.

Click here to watch David's testimonial.