Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 11 “We’re giving them those fundamental tools to kind of redefine who they are, find that purpose in life again…then use those tools to move forward in their careers.“ Dog Tag Inc.’s Chicago Program Manager and Army veteran, Justin Miller, shares how the …
Veterans Path to Hope
Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 12 “We really have a whatever-it-takes kind of approach.” Veterans Path To Hope’s Executive Director, Laura Franz, shares how they effectively collaborate with community partners to serve veterans with a variety of resources. Will Beiersdorf, Executive Director of The Road Home Program …
College of DuPage
Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 16 “Veterans need more than just their benefits processed. They need camaraderie. They need community. They need support and resources.” College of DuPage Veterans Services Manager, Sheri Gross, shares the ways her team assists with education and financial benefits for the veteran-military community. …
Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)
Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 15 “We go in humbly to ask them, “How can we assist you?” instead of going in as a big shot and trying to tell them what they should be doing.” Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)’s Senior Director of Development, Jim Dolan, shares how …
Harper College
Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 14 “Whether it’s education, whether it’s health care, just making sure that they are aware of all those benefits that are out there for them.” Harper College’s Veterans Center Coordinator, Jesus Molina, shares how his team helps veterans and military-connected students understand the …
Merging Vets and Players (MVP)
Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 13 “You know, you play football, you fight for a long time. But then when you’re done, just like the military, that transition is, is rough.” Merging Vets and Players (MVP)’s Program Director and former MMA fighter, Oscar Kush, shares how combat veterans …