Veteran receives tiny home in Branson after experiencing homelessness

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

BRANSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Missouri veteran who previously lived in his truck with his emotional support dog now has a permanent place to call home, thanks to assistance from Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri and Elevate Branson.

According to Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, a veteran named Victor recently received the keys to his new tiny home through Elevate Branson.

When Victor first connected with the organization’s Veteran Services program, he was experiencing homelessness and living in his vehicle.

Catholic Charities helped him secure an apartment in Branson and provided nine months of rental assistance while he completed commercial driver’s license training and explored employment opportunities.

The organization also helped Victor with budgeting, employment resources and long-term planning.

Victor eventually found employment on a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic construction project in Rolla, Missouri, but continued working toward his goal of returning to Branson and securing permanent housing.

After waiting for an opportunity through Elevate Branson, Victor received the keys to his tiny home.

“I have found my forever home,” Victor said, according to Catholic Charities.

The organization credited Victor’s determination and perseverance in helping him reach his goal of securing stable housing.