The newly opened Blaine Veterans Center in Lower Queen Anne offers a much needed lifeline to those who are struggling after serving our country.
Since serving at Fort Benning and Fort Lewis, Thomas Holm has gone through a lot of changes. "There’s a lot of uncertainties in my life," Holm said.Before coming to the Blaine Veterans Center, he told FOX 13 he couldn’t work, so he couldn’t afford rent. He also has to go to many doctor’s appointments because right now, he’s fighting a different battle: prostate cancer."I didn’t know where I was going to end up or what was going to happen," Holm said.
"This is a crisis for many cities, and it’s not just Seattle so we need to find a solution that can better help individuals. Don’t cast judgment, just know everyone goes through something in life," Mitchell said.The center's space is owned by First Church, located right next door. Reverend Jeremy Smith, pastor at First Church, gave FOX 13 Seattle the following statement on the new shelter:For Holm, he says this resource has been life-changing.
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