Numbers say a lot – but they don’t say everything. Below are stories from the people who encountered Operation Dignity in a critical moment in their lives and are now in a better place.
Numbers say a lot – but they don’t say everything. Below are stories from the people who encountered Operation Dignity in a critical moment in their lives and are now in a better place.
Q: “What would you tell another veteran experiencing homelessness about Operation Dignity?” A: “I would tell them my story of being homeless and how the program helped me. It...
“Operation Dignity allowed me to stabilize and prepare for my future. “I appreciate the opportunity to straighten some things out and rest my weary head.” – a formerly homeless...
“I would likely recommend that any homeless veteran come to Operation Dignity. Whatever the barrier, they can provide stability and a safe environment.” N., a veteran who exited our...
“What keeps me alive is knowing there are people out there who don’t think I’m expendable. There are a lot of homeless veterans who don’t come forward because they...
“Operation Dignity helped me to become my own driving force, and they supplied me with temporary housing while I figured it out. I give them a lot of credit...
“I’m a green man – green through and through!” William, an Army veteran, shared his story of life at our House of Dignity in Oakland.
“It’s going to be okay. It’s going to be okay. Thank you! – A young boy comforting his father as they moved into Operation Dignity’s housing after being homeless.
“My advice – to my old self and to everyone – is to keep working at it and never give up. I suffer from PTSD and other illnesses. But...