Mr. D is an honorably discharged Army veteran. The first time he came to PCCI, he was sleeping in the vacant lot where his mother’s house had burnt down. By the time he was discharged from the SSVF program, he was renting a room with day labor income. However, he continued to struggle with alcoholism.
When Mr. D enrolled at PCCI for the second time, he had lost his housing and employment and was participating in intensive substance abuse treatment. After completing treatment, he connected to an internship program and earned a forklifting certificate. Mr. D obtained a full-time position and was able to maintain his sobriety. Despite a criminal background history, poor credit, and limited income, Mr. D secured permanent housing for himself and his wife.