what about processing and interviews? Kenny, who helps veterans, explains, “We went out in the field, in a clean environment, and we did our interview. We masked up, practiced social distancing,
a very strong outreach coordinator who made sure we received the referrals to be able to help during the pandemic.” And for the executive side, how did things change? Michael McNeill, Vice President, says their board meetings went virtual. “There were
and made sure that our veterans were taken care of.” Given an impossible situation, New Vision House of Hope managed to house their clients in hotels so they could be isolated. However, they still needed food and vaccines, and the staff stepped up to the plate. Even with
grants available for NVHOH that we were able to take advantage
of to help us stay afloat and sustain us during the coronavirus shutdown. Still, NVHOH was impacted because sometimes in-
PPE, some team members and clients became COVID-positive, but there was no comparison to being homeless on the streets. Deputy Director of SSVF Victoria Wynn says, “We were severely impacted by COVID. However, we have a committed staff. We remained active in the community, using PPE, so we didn’t leave any veterans on the street or at risk of being homeless. We have
person training and in-person classes were switched to virtual. I used to meet with the clients and advise them on certain aspects of their lives, but I have not been able to do that, nor even mentor them in person— everything is done virtually.” As a pastor, he misses the in-person connection with his clients but maintains his virtual connections.
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