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How You Support Veterans With Every Step

Thomas, a Navy veteran, is often heard cheerfully greeting visitors, staff, and fellow guests as he walks through the hallways of the Guest House. But on his recent trip to Reno, a two-hour drive from his home in Hawthorne, Thomas’s steps were slower, and his usual brightness dimmed by discomfort.


Staff quickly noticed why: Thomas’s shoes had been worn down to their last threads—holes and rips exposing his toes, the fabric stained and battered from years of use. His reliable old shoes may seem comfortable, but they aren’t safe. His newer pair constantly catch on his car pedals, making driving even more dangerous.


Veterans like Thomas do not have to endure the winter with worn-out shoes and unsafe conditions thanks to your support of the Basic Needs Program.
Veterans like Thomas do not have to endure the winter with worn-out shoes and unsafe conditions thanks to your support of the Basic Needs Program.

Thomas’s medical complications cause severe swelling in his feet and lower legs, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable and functional fit. With the cold months approaching, he’s left braving the weather with shoes that have given all they can.


Thanks to you, Thomas will have a new pair of shoes to carry him through the season. Your support of the Basic Needs Program gives veterans like Thomas essentials like comfortable, durable shoes.


You can make a difference this holiday season by sponsoring a veteran, ensuring they have what they need to live safely—whether it’s a warm coat, gas to get home, or a comforting meal.

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Jul 08

It's heartwarming to read about how the Basic Needs Program is making such a positive impact on veterans like Thomas. Everyone deserves to have the comfort and safety of good shoes, especially during the cold months. Perhaps this story reminds us of the importance of community support, much like how in games like Bitlife , we often have to make choices that can greatly affect our characters' lives.

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Our Mission: To promote the health of veterans and their families by providing a warm, inviting temporary home and access to the medical care they need.

​Veterans Guest House is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Tax Exempt #94-3160109.

880 Locust St. Reno, NV 89502 | info@veteransguesthouse.org(775) 324-6958

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