PAULA BRION #123 | Jeffrey M. Young – Founder | Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities, Inc

🎙️ Da Testimony Podcast Series
Host: Paula Brion
Guest: Jeffrey M. Young – Founder, Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities, Inc. 📅 Air Date: 04/01/2025
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📺 Watch on-demand: www.theweekendchannel.tv
🔥 Episode Overview:
In this powerful episode of Da Testimony Podcast Series, host Paula Brion sits down with Jeffrey M. Young, a U.S. Veteran and founder of Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities, Inc. — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with six active chapters across the Eastern United States.

Jeffrey shares his heartfelt and personal story of growing up in Brooklyn, NY, watching his activist mother serve her community, and how her dedication inspired his lifelong mission to serve, protect, and uplift others—even beyond the battlefield.After serving his country and battling the effects of PTSD, Jeffrey saw firsthand the struggles many veterans face when trying to re-enter society. This experience led him to establish an organization focused on supporting veterans through transitional housing, outreach programs, and food assistance. His mission is clear: to fight against homelessness, helplessness, hopelessness, and hunger throughout America.

🤝 About the Organization:Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities, Inc.
✅ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
✅ Six Chapters across the Eastern U.S.
✅ Provides transitional housing, pantry services, and direct street outreach
✅ Active community service locations in Brooklyn, NY (699 DeKalb Ave) and Charlotte, NC

Their mission is simple but powerful:No veteran should return home to be homeless. No citizen should be left helpless or hungry.🙌 Key Discussion Points:

• Jeffrey’s journey from childhood activism to military service to nonprofit leadership
• The struggles veterans face post-service, including homelessness and PTSD
• The purpose and outreach of Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities, Inc.
• The importance of serving both veterans and everyday citizens in need
• How the community can get involved and support the mission

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Because everyone has a testimony—and every testimony matters.

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