Who is The Forgotten Veteran?
The Forgotten Veteran is incarcerated or homeless. The Forgotten Veteran struggles with lingering drug/alcohol abuse issues and suffers mental illness. The Forgotten Veteran most likely experienced trauma while serving. The Forgotten Veteran has unresolved issues with family & friends. The Forgotten Veteran struggles with suicide ideation. The Forgotten Veteran is in the shadows but wants to be seen.
The Forgotten Veteran is Me
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About The Forgotten Veteran
While incarcerated for a first offense marijuana possession felony conviction in Arizona Dept of Corrections, Timothy Pena and other veterans in the veteran's dorm had difficulty getting access to Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) with simple VA forms, information and advocacy that other non-incarcerated veterans receive.
Pena started Veterans Justice Project, LLC in Arizona in 2019 with the goal of 'Bridging the Gap' between the VA and the veteran by providing incarcerated veterans with access to necessary VA forms, assistance with submitting claims, and transitional services and resources.
Since arriving to New York City in July 2022, Pena has taken up the cause of assisting veterans experiencing homelessness after spending five months in a violent, drug - infested NYC shelter also receiving Veterans Affairs funding under the Grant & Per Diem transitional program. He is currently seeking other for - profit and non - profit partners dedicated to assisting other veterans in obtaining sustainable housing and personal wellness.
Timothy Pena
The Forgotten Veteran
257 W. 29th St.
New York, NY 10001
(602) 663-6456
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