Looking to spend more time with her boys, single mom Staff Sergeant Lacey retired from the Army after twenty years of service. During a productive and rewarding career in the military, which included several periods spent overseas, Lacey was recognized with many commendations and medals. Nonetheless, Lacey’s school age kids were getting older and so she chose to retire from a career she loved. The gap between her separation earnings and the start of disability pay left Lacey struggling to make ends meet. Actively looking for a civilian job that would best use her skills and experience, Lacey fell behind on rent and reached out to SALUTE for assistance. SALUTE was able to help with rental assistance, preventing eviction and keeping the family in their home.
“On behalf of myself and my sons, I would like to thank SALUTE for the assistance that was given to us during a rough period in our lives. As a veteran transitioning from active duty to a civilian retiree was very overwhelming because of the unknown. But thanks to SALUTE, you stepped in and immediately began the process to understand and help at a very difficult time and I’m forever grateful.” SSG Lacey (US Army, Retired)