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Stories of Hope

Veterans who rebuilt their lives with us

Since 2010 we have helped homeless veterans across the Washington, DC metro area find work, reunite with family and live independently. Here are a few of their stories, told with first names to protect their privacy.

People we have served

Resident stories.

  • Robert H.

    U.S. Armed Forces veteran

    Robert came to Kirstin's Haven unemployed and feeling hopeless. With support from our team he found steady work and used community resources for his health and therapy. As part of his recovery, Robert reunited with his family and moved to Virginia to live with his wife.

  • Dwight W.

    U.S. Armed Forces veteran, referred by PG House

    Dwight came to Kirstin's Haven through a referral from PG House and lived with us for two years. During that time he found steady work and rebuilt his relationship with his wife and family. He moved home to his family, where he helps provide for his household.

  • Wallace C.

    Veteran, referred by Friendship Place

    Wallace was referred to Kirstin's Haven by Friendship Place in Washington, DC. Within two months, our team helped him find a job, connect with community resources and build a daily routine with clear goals.

  • Andrew S.

    U.S. Army veteran, referred by QCI Behavioral Health

    Andrew was referred by QCI Behavioral Health and joined Kirstin's Haven in 2012. With mentoring from staff and the resources in his community, he now lives independently, has reunited with his family and has built healthy relationships with his loved ones.

  • Jamar P.

    U.S. Armed Forces veteran

    Jamar lived at Kirstin's Haven for two years. He re-established a healthy routine and strong relationships, and he now lives with his sister.

  • John C.

    Resident, referred by QCI Behavioral Health

    John was referred by QCI Behavioral Health and has called Kirstin's Haven home since 2011. He uses community resources to stay healthy and has the income he needs for safe, stable housing.

  • Ronald W.

    U.S. Armed Forces veteran, referred by DC VETS

    Ronald came to Kirstin's Haven through DC VETS. He has been successful living independently and now works for himself as a taxi driver.

  • Anthony M.

    Veteran, referred by Housing Community Services, Inc.

    Anthony was referred by Housing Community Services, Inc. Our team helped him find steady work, and he later transferred to the VA in Los Angeles, where he reconnected with friends and family.

  • John P.

    U.S. Armed Forces veteran, Friendship Place Veteran First program

    John came to Kirstin's Haven through the Friendship Place Veteran First program. Our team worked alongside him as he searched for steady employment and settled into a stable home.

From the community

This agency offers a great deal of supportive services that are extremely valuable to the community. The staff works very hard to meet their clients needs.
Mikayla P., Google review

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