Employed and No Longer Homeless in Portland

John J. is an Army veteran who lost housing after illness and job loss.

“It happened so fast,” John shared. “I was at the same point again in my life, living month-to-month.”

John was not confident in the housing help he could receive from the Veteran's Affairs (VA).

Through the Veterans Administration’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, Easterseals found John a studio apartment with a washer, dryer, and dishwasher. They will pay his full rent for more than 10 months before he transitions to a temporary shared-payment structure as he stabilizes financially.

Between its Portland and Salem offices, Easterseals housed 154 veterans last year. They also help furnish apartments with beds, furniture, and household goods so people aren’t starting over with an empty room.