Irene Basdakis

At Grandma’s House of Hope, we believe that service to others doesn’t end when a uniform comes off.  For the veterans in our Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program, healing, dignity, and stability are rebuilt through advocacy, connection, and deep, intentional care.  At the heart of this work is Heather Vega, Case Manager at our Veterans Home.

When Bill arrived at Grandma’s House of Hope, he was at what he describes as “the bottom of my existence.”  A Vietnam veteran, newly homeless and unfamiliar with the support available to him, Bill came to us through the VA without knowing what to expect—or what was possible.

Renting a single-family home to a homeless shelter can raise understandable questions for property owners and neighbors alike.  Will the home be cared for?  Will the neighborhood be impacted?  Will the organization be responsible and accountable?