Veteran Advocate and Triage Team
As shared by Skyler H: My 5 month old puppy, Koda, needs surgery to remove a tumor that is growing quickly. I’ve been out of the Army since December 2017. I’m pursuing a career in Cyber Security. I’m currently enrolled in school and hope to have a career secured by graduation this summer. My wife works full time […]
As shared by Earl H: My wife and I were forced out of our apartment in Oak lawn, Illinois by our ex-Landlord. He told us May 1st he would not renew our lease when it expires at the end of Sept. 2017 because he did not want Section 8 in his building any longer. He […]
As shared by Nathan B: Hello, My name is Nathan. I am one of the vets that recently inquired with another veteran about volunteering with your organization. Two months ago I was laid off from a wonderful job that is having financial difficulties and made budget cuts which in turn caused me to be one […]
As shared by Nicole G: I lost my job because relocation was mandatory. I’m about to lose my storage and need $230. I’ve been waiting for over a month for my monthly benefits to kick in. My phone bills shut off and I owe $3k. I cannot get a loan without a job. I’m currently […]
As shared by Elyse M: I was honorably discharged under HYT after 15 years. My 3 year old daughter has brain cancer and my husband left us. I am still seeking employment. More details can be better explained on the phone. Note from Crusaders: Elyse is in need of a job. She had to retire […]
As shared by Michael M: I am having a lot of mental health issues and have recently lost my job. Due to being admitted to the hospital recently, getting out yesterday has put me in a position of having difficulty with food and bus transportation to and from appointments for mental healthcare, which I will […]
As shared by Caitlyn E: I lost a great job back in September as a dental assistant because I kept having seizures at work. I was too much of a hazard. I then moved in with my Dad. I tried as a bartender till March when I got fired with no explanation. I have no […]
As shared by Ashley M: My husband lost his job last month and hasn’t been able to start work. He has a job lined up and was supposed to start on the 19th of March but the company has pushed back his start date twice and now he isn’t supposed to start till April 3rd. […]
As shared by Brian E: I am currently 60% disabled. I need to go to a full post PTSD clinic. I have been out of work for a month on a doctor’s release. Because I have been out of work, my family is short $950 next month to pay our bills. Note from Crusaders: The VA […]
As shared by William: Everything started snowballing in November 2013. Nothing was in place; no VA Disability, Social Security Disability, Military Retirement… The day I walked out the door, Sherri and I about lost everything we owned…we did lose a vehicle. We had bill’s piling up from taxes to making payment arrangements monthly, medical bills […]