William, an Army veteran, met his second wife Kitty while working as a manager in the food service industry. “She was a sweetheart with a fiery temper,” he says, laughing.
Although he still carried the memory of his first wife and daughter, both of whom he lost tragically in a car accident, William and his surviving son carried on with William’s motto that ‘you can never give up.’
After marrying Kitty, she and William had three more children. For 23 years the couple let a happy life together, until Kitty died from a chronic illness in 2021.
Not sure how to cope with the unbearable weight of his wife’s passing, William lost his home and belongings. After three months of living outside, he came to True Worth Place, ultimately entering our veteran-specific shelter, Patriot House.
“A lot of us have PTSD and have issues, but the other vets can understand,” William said of his time at Patriot House. “It’s almost like being in the barracks again when I was in the service.”
With a dedicated case manager, William was able to set many life-changing goals, like finding a job and getting approved for a housing voucher.
Having his own home again will allow William to thrive and stay more connected to his grown children. Now, William is well along the journey home.
