From houselessness to a permanent home at south pleasant street

Al found himself without a place to go after the friend he was providing home care for passed away. He went to Charter House and then to John Graham Housing and Services (JGHS). Working with JGHS, Al was able to get a subsidized Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) unit in Vergennes which provided him the opportunity to obtain a Housing Choice Voucher through the Section 8 program upon a successful year of tenancy. Al stayed there for nearly two years, often seen sitting on the porch with a wave at passersby. A calm presence, Al has a big heart and is always looking for ways to help others. After so much time at the SRO Al was growing tired of sharing space and with an upcoming hip surgery began to long for his own space to properly heal.

In May, AHW was finally able to offer Al a unit in Middlebury. Al accepted and with the help of his caseworker at JGHS, AHW, and other community organizations Al is happily housed in his own apartment--no more sharing a kitchen and living room! Even better, Al still gets to enjoy sitting on his porch and sharing a friendly wave with passersby!