Help after a tragic loss

Help after a tragic loss

Dock is a veteran with a service-related disability. Last month, he tragically lost his wife and sweetheart of 47 years to cancer. “She didn’t want to worry me, so she kept [her diagnosis] to herself,” he said.  Dock had very little time to prepare and is still...
Caring for a Local Caregiver

Caring for a Local Caregiver

Michelle has lived in her South Raleigh home for decades. For more than 30 years, she worked at the State Personnel office. Michelle loved her job, but when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 2016, Michelle retired to care for her. She...
Transformations for a Gulf War Veteran

Transformations for a Gulf War Veteran

After serving more than a decade in the US Army, Gulf War veteran Gordon began suffering from a painful, degenerative health complication. Over time, he increasingly began relying on a wheelchair. Gordon’s gradual loss of mobility was especially challenging because he...
Fostering Independence and Peace of Mind

Fostering Independence and Peace of Mind

After serving in WWII, Charles returned home to Siler City, NC and built a home where he could raise his family. More than 69 years later,  his family is out of the house, yet he is committed to staying there alone. With support from half a dozen community...