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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Had to share this story from a Vet! WOW- read & support any organization who makes a difference for Vets experiencing homelessness!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by homelessnessinsavannah

Here’s a Facebook post from one of our friends, Holly Minor. It was written by a new Facebook friends, Justa Vet! We feel compelled to add this comment here before you read this expose. We saw it in a newsletter … Continue reading →

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