Author: Sarah Dingivan

For veterans, transitioning back to civilian life is a hard-enough task. With a criminal record, it can be even harder, leading to issues finding housing, employment, college education, and becoming…

The Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland (the “MAC”) officially opens its brightly colored doors on October 2, 2022. Check out the MAC Introduction Video to learn more about this incredible…

Three years after his discharge, Joseph had fallen into a dangerous cycle of drugs, alcohol, and depression. Unemployed, homeless and hungry, Joe walked into the Audie Murphy Veterans Administration hospital ready to accept the help he desperately needed. However, due to the category of discharged Joe received, he was told he was NOT eligible for VA benefits and handed a single piece of paper with local community resources that may help Joseph, if they have the capacity and capability to address his needs.

As rent relief programs created to assist during the pandemic wind down, the need for legal assistance regarding housing issues has risen dramatically due to the increased risk of displacement, eviction, and homelessness. To combat these issues, SALSA has collaborated with St. Mary’s Law Consumer Protection Clinic headed by St. Mary’s Clinical Professor of Law Genevieve Hébert Fajardo, which operates a housing hotline for community members in need of legal assistance.