Final Salute permits veterans to live at the house for up to two years. Army National Guard captain Jas Boothe founded the organization. She works with each of the women vets to develop an action plan for learning new skills and successfully moving on.
Veteran Ashley Dyer dreams of becoming a writer and filmmaker. She says Captain Boothe supports and pushes her.
“She cares about me in a way that you would want your mom to or your dad to. I don’t have that family support. So she’s there expecting me to succeed because she believes that I can succeed. So if I’m not trying to accomplish things, or I’m not trying to reach for my goals, then she lets me know."
For a time, Captain Boothe was one of the thirteen thousand homeless female veterans in America. That experience led her to start Final Salute, dedicated to female veterans’ special needs.
“Not all veterans need rehabilitation. Not all of them need strict restructuring programs. Some of them just need a place to stay, but most programs are not built for those that just need to get over a hump.”
Over the last two years, the house she purchased for the program has been home to nine women and five children. Jas Boothe wanted it to feel like home.
“When I was looking for a property, I first thought of where would I like me and my children to live? I would love for my children to live in a single family home in a beautiful neighborhood where they can go out and play on the grass and be safe, and their moms can have that weight lifted, knowing that they are in a safe environment. They don’t worry about food and clothing where they can truly focus on themselves and how they need to progress.”
【Visit to a medical museum】相关文章:
★ Some thoughts on building a successful marriage
★ Seven secrets to a great life
★ Prayers Written At Vailima(2)
最新
2020-12-21
2020-08-06
2020-07-31
2020-07-30
2020-07-30
2020-07-30