Stories to Read
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Peace for a Retired Veteran
Martin, a Vietnam War veteran, and his wife, Gladys. After losing their home, they turned to Volunteers of America-Greater New York for support.
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Finding Support… and Sisterhood
Three years ago, Cathy was in a dark place. Originally from Colombia, she had been living with her boyfriend and their two children, ages three and seven, in New Jersey until one day he brought another woman home and told Cathy she had to leave. Although her mother and sister lived nearby, they refused to…
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It’s Okay to Seek Help
Three years ago, Eric’s life took a turn. A Marine Corps veteran from East Harlem, Eric completed his service in 1992 after two deployments abroad and started a career at UPS, where he still works today. He’d long been in a difficult marriage, with his wife’s behavior becoming increasingly aggressive. Things came to a head…
