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Title pretty much says it all, I spent 13 years homeless. Did a lot of hitchhiking. I have spinal stenosis and CES but did get a nice 9-month break through a veteran's group which ends on September 30th, when I'll return to tent life in the sticks. Ask me anything!

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[–] Jspelts@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I would love it if HUD/VASH came through, but I've been told not to get my hopes up. Seems here, there's a limited number of seats in that program and they tend to reserve it for people who are already on VA disability (and apparently they can't even house all of them). So hopefully the SSI goes through. I'll be leaving Denver either way, like you said it's just too big. At my ripe age of 52 I like peace, quiet, and no people!

[–] Pennywise@quokk.au 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

They have rolling openings here. Any vet is a priority. I don't think they're currently enrolling. There are block grants... And they burn through them quick.

[–] Jspelts@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

I'll ride out what's left on SSVF. I've been in touch with American Warrior Partnership, they said they might be able to help extend my stay since the SSI claim is pending. But as usual, "no promises" on that one. Hope for the best, plan for the worst!