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<p><strong>WE BELIEVE IN CHANGE</strong></p>
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<p>Veteran Social Services Inc. provides permanent and bridge housing, substance abuse, employment, and case management services for United States Veterans and their families. VSS Inc is currently operating and providing supportive services at a 16 unit permanent housing complex in Los Angeles. VSS Inc. is developing a bridge housing complex for Veteran women with onsite supportive services</p>
<p>As a former homeless Veteran himself, Founder and Executive Director Darren Hendon has worked with various populations regarding housing and substance abuse. Mr. Hendon has been a member of the 12 step recovery program since 1989 and continues to provide guidance and support to Veterans and their family members in recreating their lives. As an expert in housing navigation and landlord engagement, Mr. Hendon has used his real estate and social services expertise to form collaborative partnerships with investors, developers, and other service providers to address homelessness with outcomes of sustainability.<br />
VSS Inc, is staffed with Veteran employees and volunteers that have the life experiences to help with guidance. and provide hope for those in need.</p>
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<p>I wanted to take a moment and thank Darren and the Veteran Social Services Inc. for providing<br />outstanding care and service to veterans in need of housing and camaraderie.</p>
<p>As the housing crisis continues for Ame rican veterans, few opportunities arise that allow<br />them to feel safe and offer a living space that helps them to regain a sense of self-reliance<br />and freedom from the baggage of their past. The residence in Los Angeles offers just that: a<br />reintroduction to independent living.</p>
<p>I found it to be exactly what I was searching for when a short-term need was required, allowing<br />me to regain control of an emergency situation on my own timeline without feeling rushed. Best<br />of all, I was able to continue being personally and professionally successful alongside civilian<br />patriots, Veterans, and spouses. Being able to inspire each other and be motivated together to<br />push through individual difficulties which commonly felt like a daily feat, although not conquered<br />easily.</p>
<p>Again, thank you and management for being there as a light in dark times for our Los Angeles<br />Veterans.</p>
<p>Sincerely,<br />Daniel Rutherford</p>
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