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Originally published:<\/strong> 2025-08-24T20:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

Case manager Carmen Cooper, a dedicated Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System<\/a> social worker with the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program<\/a>, spends her days tirelessly helping homeless Veterans secure stable housing in Dothan, Alabama.<\/p>\n

One of those Veterans is Jasmine Johnson, who was living out of a hotel with her two daughters and selling her plasma to make ends meet. Cooper connected Johnson with resources and the gift of a pre-owned car. In less than a month, the Johnson family moved out of the hotel and into stable housing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was pregnant and homeless,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cI saw a post on Facebook about the HUD-VASH <\/a>program and called the toll-free number. Less than two weeks later I received a call and completed an application over the phone. I met Ms. Carmen, my social worker, and the rest is history.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018My wrap-around service\u2019<\/h2>\n

\u201cIf I need anything, I just ask Ms. Carmen,\u201d Johnson shared. \u201cShe is my wrap-around service. She assisted me with getting a better, safer place to live. She also provides resources for employment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSocial work is my \u2018gift from God,\u2019\u201d said Cooper, who comes from a military family. \u201cIt comes naturally to me because I\u2019m doing His will. Honestly, the Veterans in the homeless program should be recognized for their unimaginable willingness to become self-sufficient. We assist with guidance and resources, but it\u2019s the Veterans\u2019 dedication and determination to become progressive citizens that should be the focus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, Johnson and her daughters are thriving.<\/p>\n

To other Veterans, Johnson recommended, \u201cPlease call and be honest about your situation. You will receive a call back, and the VA staff will help you. I appreciate VA and the resources they\u2019ve provided.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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