A Second Chance Through Faith and a Phone Call

Joseph George, an Army veteran from St. Louis, endured unimaginable loss: his home destroyed by fire and his son tragically taken in a homicide. Left homeless, he spent nights in his van in a Virginia parking lot, grappling with grief and uncertainty. Drawing on his late son's advice to seek help as a veteran, Joseph reached out to strangers and learned about Volunteers of America, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans in need.When his initial call hit roadblocks due to lacking a local address or ID, Joseph felt a quiet inner prompting. He called back and, in a moment of vulnerability, began singing "Jesus, you're the center of my joy." Moved by his spirit, the staff assigned him an address on the spot, unlocking the door to permanent housing. With stability restored, Joseph reignited his passion for music, booking gigs across the country and even returning to Volunteers of America to perform in gratitude.Joseph's journey underscores the power of persistence and community outreach. For veterans facing homelessness, organizations like Volunteers of America offer lifelines—proving that one call can change everything.