Cynthia, a disabled veteran who served just over four years in the U.S. Navy as a draftsman, visited the OhioMeansJobs Cleveland - Cuyahoga center in search of help finding employment. She was referred to a Dee, a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist. Cynthia was homeless and in need of food, clothing and hygiene assistance. Dee referred Cynthia to Veterans & Family First for housing assistance where she was awarded a housing voucher. Cynthia secured housing and is now living comfortably in her hew home.

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