Making a House a Home
- Alaska Warrior Partnership
- May 22
- 1 min read
It's oftentimes a challenge enough to find somewhere to live, and though a new apartment offers stability, it lacks the basic comforts that make a house a home. This journey is a powerful reminder of how community, compassion, and connection can transform lives.
Marty Slaughter, an Army veteran who served during the Vietnam era, was referred to Alaska Warrior Partnership (AKWP) by a friend. He recently secured an apartment with his housing voucher, though he had little furniture to fill this new home. He had been sleeping on a futon -causing him back pain - and had no dresser for his clothes.
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AKWP reached out to Eagle River Elks Lodge, who has a storage unit with donated furniture for veterans, to see if they had a bed and dresser for Marty and arrange a time to deliver the items. They were able to provide those items, along with a nightstand and a small TV stand that Marty could use as a coffee table.
Marty is grateful to be able to make his apartment more livable thanks to the help from his community.
