Afraid and alone, Justine didn’t know where to turn for help. But thanks to you, Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program was there to help.
Justine had a difficult time when she left the military. She was homeless and struggled to overcome a drug addiction she developed to cope with her post-traumatic stress disorder.
Afraid and alone, she didn’t know where to turn for help. But thanks to you, Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program was there to help. Justine began counseling and taking career coaching classes. Staff members helped her find housing and connected her to veteran’s benefits.
Just as the young veteran seemed to be turning her life around, she got in trouble and ended up in jail.
However, Catholic Charities didn’t give up on Justine. Staff members kept in touch with her and continued to provide encouragement that she could still change her life for the better.
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Thanks to generous people like you, when she was released, Justine was able to come back to Catholic Charities for help. Staff members embraced her, providing support and direction toward certification programs to find employment. She continued her counseling and attend peer-support groups that helped her battle her drug addiction.
Justine discovered she had a passion for working in the construction industry, and after working hard for several years, she received a promotion and recently relocated to New Mexico.
Thank you for supporting veterans like Justine and giving them a second chance at a path to success!
You can help more women veterans like Justine turn their lives around.
> Learn more about the Women Veterans Program