Help a veteran’s wish come true this holiday season!
While the VA estimates that thousands of veterans will be spending Christmas on the streets of Las Vegas, hundreds of veterans are no longer homeless because they are living at U.S.VETS – Las Vegas. These veterans are reuniting with family, rejoining the workforce, regaining independence and rebuilding their lives.
This holiday season, you can help grant wishes of the veterans who call U.S.VETS – Las Vegas “home.” Below, are the personal stories and holiday wish lists written by U.S.VETS program participants, to include the veteran families of the organization’s new Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.
Granting a veteran’s wish is this easy:
- Choose a veteran from the drop down list below
- Complete your donor information (for organization purposes only, donor will be kept anonymous to the veteran)
- Bring the gift to U.S.VETS – Las Vegas, 525 E. Bonanza Road no later than December 21, 2011:
Gifts must be wrapped and labeled with the veteran’s name and ID number
Gifts will be distributed to veterans during their annual holiday party
For more information about the wish list project, or if you are an out-of-town donor with questions on how to deliver gifts, please contact Kimi Schroeder at kschroeder@usvetsinc.org.
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VETERAN NAME & ID NUMBER | VETERAN STORY | WISH LIST | GIFT PLEDGED? |
|---|---|---|---|
| David LN01 | David is from Johnson City, New York. He came to Las Vegas within the past month to participate in U.S.VETS and get his life in order. David enjoys Nascar and hockey, especially the San Jose Sharks. David wants to stop the cycle of homelessness and find employment. David has an 8 year old daughter that still lives in New York and he would like assistance this year to provide gifts for her. | Warm footwear size 8, a large backpack, IPad, San Jose Sharks jersey (XL), and hooded sweatshirt (XL) . David would also like Barbies and Barbie clothes, plus shipping cost, for his daughter | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Shane LN02 | Shane is from Maine. He moved to Las Vegas 5 years ago to be with his children. Shane is interested in working out and fitness, and movies. Shane's biggest challenge has been shelter and food. | Warm winter coat (3X), backpack, and a plane ticket to Maine | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Joel EW01 | Joel is from Denver, CO. Joel moved to Las Vegas 40 years ago for employment. Joel enjoys music. Joel's biggest challenges have been shelter, keeping warm, and security. Joel wants people to know he is just a normal person like everyone else. | Hat, gloves, scarf, red jogging suit (XL), warm winter coat (XL), underwear/ thermal underwear (L) phone card, and recliner | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Joe EW02 | Joe was born and raised in Boston, MA and has been in Las Vegas since 2001. His interests are family, music, and playing muscial instruments. His biggest challenge is currently his health. He wants others to know he is grateful to have a place to live, and the ability to give back. | Jeans, Warm Winter Coat (38R), Ipod Touch | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Robert CH10 | Robert is from Norfolk, VA. He moved to Las Vegas in 2000 to be with his family. Robert likes exercising and socializing. Robert's biggest challenge has been recoverying from a traumatic brain injury. Robert is an Operation Iraqi Freedom vet. | Warm Footwear (9.5), Jeans (33-30), plane ticket to Richmond, Virginia to visit family | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Ronald EW03 | Ronald is from Cleveland, OH. He moved to Las Vegas in 1997. He is interested in music and his mother. Ronald is honest and caring. He would like others to be tolerant of his deficits of character. | Ronald would like a backpack and an electric, portable, piano | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Lenda EW04 | Lenda was born in Waco, TX and raised in Detroit, MI. Lenda moved to Las Vegas 2 years ago after a separation from her husband. Lenda wanted a new start in life, to purchase a home, and start a small business. Lenda enjoys puzzles, art (painting, creations, drawing, oil pastels/oil paint), music (gospel, jazz, old R&B). Lenda's biggest challenge is keeping her diabetes under control. Lenda would like others to know she is quiet, willing to help anyone if she can, and will lend an ear. Lenda lives in an apartment at U.S.VETS and would like to try and improve (decorate) her new home. | CD player/recorder, blank CD's, oil pastels, oil paint, canvases to draw and paint on, color chalk, and indian ink | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Eddie EW05 | Eddie is from Oahu, HI. He moved to Las Vegas 5 months ago to connect with the VA. Eddie enjoys reading, writing, poetry, chess, and scrabble. Eddie's biggest challenges have been housing and access to VA medical and mental health services. Eddie has been clean and sober for 23 years in spite of his physical and mental health issues. | Jeans (33/31), backpack, and walkman FM radio with earbuds | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Wayne EW06 | Wayne was born in Ogden, UT but has lived in Las Vegas for 45 years. Wayne enjoys sudoku puzzles. Wayne's biggest challenge has been security. Wayne has been clean and sober for 25 months. | Jeans (42) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Sceffers CH11 | Sceffers is from Milwaukee, WI but has lived in Las Vegas for 20 years. Sceffers likes jokes and listening to jazz. His biggest challenge is getting around/mobility. Sceffers is a WWII vet and he thanks the Lord for a good life. | Dress pants (42/31), warm winter coat (XL), watch, safety razors, and shaving lotion "that smells good" | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Wayne KS05 | Wayne is from Richland, GA. He moved to Las Vegas 5 months ago to pursue his disability case. Wayne enjoys sports, especially football. His favorite teams are Georgia Bulldogs, the Falcons, and the Yellow Jackets. | Georgia Bulldogs hooded sweatshirt (5X) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Rod KS04 | Rod is originally from Brazil. He moved to Las Vegas 13 months ago to be closer to family. Rod enjoys video games and movies. Rod's biggest challenge has been security. Rod would like others to know that every veteran needs an opportunity to go to school and everyone needs a second chance. Rod recently got a job as a security officer but has to walk 2 miles after getting off the bus to get to his job site. | Hat, gloves, scarf, boxers (3X), and bike | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Richard KS03 | Richard is from Warren, OH. He moved to Las Vegas 12 years ago after a divorce to be closer to his parents. Richard is interested in militant models, TV, music (Rock&Roll), walks, and bike rides. Richard would like others to know that illegal activity and substance use had held him back in the past but today, he is sober, has found a job, and has shelter. He now has a new chance. | Warm footwear/black boots (size 10.5), socks, gloves, backpack, bus passes, and Walmart gift cards | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Cecil KC04 | Cecil is from Alliance, OH. He moved to Las Vegas 8 weeks ago for a job. He is interested in school and work for now. Cecil's biggest challenge is finding an affordable place of his own. He would like others to know he really would like a little help for Christmas. Cecil has two children and would like assistance in providing gifts to them. | He would like 2 laptops for his children | |
| William KC03 | William is from New Jersey but moved to Las Vegas 22 years ago for work. He likes video games and watching DVDs. His biggest challenges have been shelter and getting a job. William lost his job of 20 years due to a lay off. | Socks, hat, gloves, scarf, and portable DVD player | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Mark KC02 | Mark was born in Douglas, GA - a small town in southern GA. He moved to Las Vegas in 1990 because he wanted to see more of the states and have better opportunities. He likes jogging, long walks, football, and firends. Mark's biggest challenges have been overcoming his fears and insecurities. Mark would like others to know he doesn't take things for granted. | Atlanta Falcons Tshirt (XXL), backpack, and phone card | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Keith CH09 | Keith is from Chicago, IL. Keith is an Air Force Vet and was stationed in San Bernadino, CA at Norton AFB. Keith has been in Las Vegas for 3 years and moved here to be with his son who is an Air Force SSgt and his daughter who is an Air Force dependant. Keith likes bowling, working out, and biking. He also loves to use information off the internet to educate himself. Keith is trying to do an internet school for facililty maintenance due to his unemployment and he would like to get a job in this field. | A good bike, and a laptop computer for work and school and to keep in touch with his grandchildren | |
| Joe CH08 | Joe is from Butte, Montanta - a mining town. He moved to Las Vegas 7 years ago to be closer to family. He is interested in reading, sports (football), crosswords, and helping others. Joe would like to reunite with his wife in a safe and comfortable life. Joe would like others to know he needs to feel worthy and needs work. | Dress shirt (M/15.5) and dress pants (33/33) in a dark color, warm winter coat (L), underwear (33) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Joseph CH07 | Joseph is from Syracuse, NY. He moved to Las Vegas 27 years ago with his stepfather. Joseph is interested in church, travel, bike riding, and swimming. Joseph's biggest challenges have been security, shelter, and food. | Warm footwear (8.5), blue jeans (38) and backpack | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Michael CH06 | Michael is from Lousiana. He came to Las Vegas 8 months ago from Neeble, CA to be closer to the VA hospital and to get medical assistance with his diabetes. Michael enjoys fishing and hunting. Michael's biggest challenges have been security because he has PTSD from Vietnam. He would like others to understand him better because he is an ex-POW. | Warm footwear (12W), pants (42), and bus passes | GIFT PLEDGED |
| Daniel CH05 | Daniel is interested in music and books. | Amazon gift card | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Anthony CH04 | Anthony is from a small town in up state New York. He moved to Las Vegas 10 years ago to attend junior college. Anthony is interested in art, writing, and people. | Warm footwear (9.5), hat, gloves, scarf, warm winter coat (42) and dental care | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Steven BP02 | Steven is from Tacoma, WA. He has lived in Las Vegas for 1.5 years. Steven enjoys pool/billiards. Steven's biggest challenge has been employment. Steven would like to provide a comfortable life for his wife and asks for help to provide her with gifts this holiday season. | Gifts for his wife: pants (14), shirts (L). He would also like a greyhound bus ticket to Reno to visit his wife | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Pete BP01 | Pete is originally an Islander from Guam. He moved to Las Vegas in 1989 for a job and is glad to call himself a local. He is interested in church, family, volleyball, and puzzles. Pete's biggest challenge has been security. Pete would like others to accept him without judgement. | Electronic Bible | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Kevin AB03 | Kevin is originally from Florida but had a military upbringing and lived everywhere, including overseas. Kevin moved to Las Vegas 5 months ago for work after B.P. crash. Kevin is interested in diving, sailing, and outdoors. Kevin's biggest challenge is finding permanent work in his area of expertise, which is diving. Kevin would like others to know he is not looking for a handout, but a little help. He will put in and do the work. He is responsible. | Navy or Black dress slacks (30/33), radio with head phones (muff type, ear buds hurt his ears) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| David AB02 | David is from Chicago, IL. He moved to Las Vegas 23 years ago, unfortunately for his gambling. Today, he is free from gambling. He is interested in Gambler's Anonymous (GA), music, and games and videos on the internet. David's biggest challenge has been maintaining shelter. David would like others to know "Gambling made a mess of my life and my family's life. I no longer gamble". | Socks, gloves, and wrist watch (nothing too fancy - leather band) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Tyler KC07 | Tyler is from Phoenix, AZ. Tyler lived in Las Vegas for 20 years, but has only been back in the area for 3 months. Tyler enjoys snowboarding, flim, and acting. Tyler's biggest challenges have been food, hydration, and tuition. Tyler would like others to know he would like to go to school for film production. | Warm footwear (9.5), socks, hat, gloves, scarf, warm winter coat (42R), suit coat (42R), thermal underwear (M), greyhound tickets to Phoenix to visit family or LA to prepare for school, and sunglasses | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Roger AB01 | Roger is from Eastern Oregon. He moved here a year ago to seek assistance from U.S.VETS. | Socks, Jeans (32/33), backpack, underwear/thermal underwear (M), and small or medium size suitcase/travel bag | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Joseph KS01 | Joseph is from New York. He has lived in Las Vegas for 4 years. He is interested in world peace and addressing world hunger. Joseph would like more people to have what he has...serenity, but also says it costs a lot to get it. | Joseph would like a donation to made to a veteran's hospital that specializes in vets with traumatic brain injury or other major physical injuries who are returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. I would like this donation to be made in my son's name Alex H. and my name, Joseph H. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Kenney KC01 | Kenney is from Victorville, CA. He moved to Las Vegas almost a year ago for the warm weather. He enjoys reading Sci-Fi and Westerns. Kenney's biggest challenge is security. Kenney would like others "to accept me without judgement." | Warm winter coat (Small) and thermal underwear (Small). Also, the book Inheritance-Final by Stephen Padli and the Aragon series | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Gregory CH03 | Gregory is from Hartford, CT. He came to Las Vegas to try his luck in the casinos. Gregory is interested in science, aircraft, spying, and art. His biggest challenge has been money. Gregory would like others to know that he has been to 3 private schools but he came from an abusive family of alcoholics and they didn't allow him to gain a career. | Remote control helicopter | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Michael CH02 | Michael is an American Indian from Nebraska. He has lived in Las Vegas for 53 years. He likes to read. His biggest challenge is security and being disabled. | Electric book pad (Kindle) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Charles CH01 | Charles is from Baltimore, MD. He moved to Las Vegas over 20 years ago for the weather. Charles' biggest challenge has been security. He would like others to know he is a good person. | Warm footwear (12), blue jeans (34/34), warm winter coat (Large), back pack, phone card, and bus pass | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Bruce EW08 | Bruce is from Colorado. He moved to Las Vegas 5 years ago to have access to the VA hospital. Bruce is interested in art. His biggest challenges have been shelter and health. | Socks (long), hat, Dress Coat (Large), 30-day bus pass, and art paper (long) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| William EW07 | William is from TN and Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. He moved to Las Vegas 7.5 years ago to be close to his mother. He is interested in entertainment. He wants others to know, "U.S.VETS has helped me a lot!" His biggest challenge has been his health. | Warm winter coat (42/44). William is also looking for old computers that are not working so he can put them together and start his entertainment agency once more | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Alfred KS06 | Alfred is from New York City. He moved to Las Vegas about 8 years ago to be closer to family, who has now moved back East. Alfred enjoys helping others. His hobbies are oil painting, music, and athletics. His biggest challenge has been shelter and before coming to U.S.VETS, he had been homeless since 1998. Alfred says, "I have various adversities that I have been deailng with from child support to rectifying past credit problems. I have too much on my plate, yet I press on". | "I really would like pro-bono dental work that I've needed done for the past several years but I do not have dental insurance." | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Willie AB04 | Willie is from Laurel, MS. He moved to Las Vegs about 1 year ago due to a death in his family. Willie enjoys chess, boxing, and exercise. Willie's biggest challenges have been shelter, work, and transportation. Willie wants other to know, "After my sister's death I was placed in a situation I had no control over. Her husband left the state with all the bill and rent money". | Phone card, laptop, and 4G cell phone. | |
| Alfred KC06 | Alfred is from San Jose, CA. He moved to Las Vegas in April of 2011 because he needed a change. Alfred enjoys movies and reading. Alfred's biggest challenge has been obtaining employment. | Sneakers (6.5), warm winter coat (M), and watch. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Ernest LN03 | Ernest is from Santa Fe, NM. He moved to Las Vegas 8 years ago with the idea of working in casions/security work. Ernest's interests include: bike riding, weightlifting, softball, hiking, Tai Chi. Ernest's biggest challenge has been finding work and have his own space he can afford. Prior to coming to U.S.VETS, Ernest was homeless over the last 4 years and is overcoming his weaknesses and getting stronger everyday. | MP3 player with headset, bike helmet (Quake Gray & Black), and dumb bell set. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Michael KS07 | Michael is from San Diego, CA. He moved to Las Vegas 14 months ago because a friend told him about U.S.VETS. Michael is interested in getting well and going back to work. Michael would like to get a good job agin and stay warm. Michael would like others to know he has been in construction his whole life and made good money. Then everything stopped for years. He says he is getting too old for construction work. | Blue jeans (44/29) and winter coat (5X). | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Otis BP03 | Otis is from St. Louis, MO. He moved to Las Vegas 1 month ago for work. He is interesrted in getting a job in security. Otis's biggest challenge is looking for work. | Socks, shirts (XL) and pants (36), windows 7 installation discs, and an external hard drive for his laptop. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Armando KC06 | Armando is from Southern Arizona. He moved to Las Vegas one year ago for adventure. Armando enjoys reading, cycling, classic movies, and weight training. His biggest challenge has been security and employment. Armando would like others to know he is interesting, educated, and fun-loving. | Black or brown pants/slacks (33/32 or 34/32) and black warm winter coat (44) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Roderick LN04 | Roderick is from Little Rock, AR. He moved to Las Vegas 8 years ago for a job. He enjoys roller skating, bicycling, and internet. He would like others to know addiction is an illness. | Hat, gloves, scarf, warm winter coat, back pack, and gold or diamond earring | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| John AB05 | John is from Hinsdale, NY. He moved to Las Vegas 21 years ago for the job market. His interests are NASCAR, baseball, football. John would like others to know he is a good man who lost his job and now has to find a new one. | Socks,white or black tennis shoes/sneakers (11) and warm winter coat (XL) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Richard AB06 | Richard is from Rochester, WA - a logging town. He moved to Las Vegas 10 years ago for a job. He enjoys reading. Richard's biggest challenge is warmth and shaving. Richard would like others to know he is on a limited budget. | Warm footwear (11.5), socks, winter coat (2X), underwear/thermal underwear (L) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Michael AB07 | Michael is originally from Virginia. He moved to Las Vegas 8 months ago. He enjoys web design, chess, and reading. Michael's biggest challenge has been security. | Winter coat (L) and backpack | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Robert AB08 | Robert is from California. He moved to Las Vegas 17 years ago for employment. He is interested in politics and the economy. Robert's biggest challenge is finding work. He would like to find stable work and get out on his own. | Warm footwear (10.5), underwear/thermal underwear (L), and Walmart gift card | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Arnold AB09 | Arnold is originally from St. Petersburg, FL. He has been in Las Vegas for 4 years looking for work. Arnold's biggest challenge is keeping warm. | Levis (32/30), winter coat (M), zippo lighter with Marine Corps emblem | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| David AB10 | David is from Missouri but has lived in Las Vegas for 21 years. | Warm footwear (8.5 EE), winter coat (XXL), and backpack | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| David AB11 | David is from Columbus, OH. He moved to Las Vegas 8 years ago for an employment opportunity. He enjoys fishing, sports, and reading spy novels. David's biggest challenge is his mental health. David would like others to know this happens more than you might think. | Wrist Watch | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Richard AB12 | Richard is from Michigan and has been in the area for 5.5 years. He moved here for better employment opportunites, he started up his own business in ministry music and would love to see it grow. His biggest challenges are getting his car running and having safe transportation. He was employed by two companies that went bankrupt leaving him without unemployment insurance. | Gym Shoes (10.5-11), Laptop Computer, Tracfone, Roundtrip airline ticket to Michigan to visit his family for the holidays, Electric Hair Trimmers (not clippers), and payment toward his storage bill | |
| Robert LN05 | Robert is originally from Miami, Florida and has lived in the area since April 2003. He moved to the area because he was homeless and was hoping for a better opportunity here. Robert enjoys anything having to do with the outdoors and loves diving, the gym, running and animals. His biggest challenges are paying his child support and keeping his driver's license due to his being unemployed and his recent experience of homelessness. | Warm Footwear (10), Socks, Backpack, Laptop (used is ok), and a bus pass | |
| Timothy LN06 | Timothy was raised in Illinois but moved to the area 20 years ago from Phoenix, AZ. He moved here for employment opportunities. He enjoys reading and sports. | Warm Footwear (11), Backpack, MP3 Player | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Joanne KS08 | Joanne is from Philadelphia, PA and has been in the area since 1992 as she was stationed at Nellis Air Force. She enjoys reading, writing, art, sports, surfing on the computer, singing and dancing. Her biggest challenge is she is disabled and it limits her ability to move around and to find and secure employment. She would like everyone to know that homelessness can happen to anyone at any time regardless of their situation. | Hat, Gloves, Scarf, 30 day bus pass, A box of Whitman's Chocolates | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| John LN07 | John is from Denver, CO and has been in the area for 6 months. He had never been to Las Vegas and moved here to start a new life. His interests include American History, railroads and their history, model railroads and outdoor adventures. His biggest challenge has been trying to find employment to start his new life in Las Vegas. He would like the public to know that he is kind, has an open mind and he just wants an opportunity to enjoy life and help others. | Warm Footwear (11), Sweater (M), A remote control Helicopter | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Vance LN08 | Vance is originally from Illinois but has been in the Las Vegas area for the past 20 years. He enjoys golfing, watching sports and walking. | Anything related to golf or sports | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| James BP04 | James is from California and has been in the Las Vegas area for the past 2 months. He moved here because of employment opportunites and more affordable housing opportunities. He enjoys reading fiction books and staying in shape. His biggest challenge has been finding and securing employment. He wants everyone to know that he is a hard worker. | Warm footwear (11), Socks, Jeans (34-32) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Edwin KC08 | Edwin moved here from Seattle, WA seven months ago looking for steady employment. His interests include his children and his biggest challenge is finding full time work. He would like others to know that he has 2 small children and he has child support he has to pay but is unable to because of unemployment. | He would like gifts for his children instead of gifts for himself- for his daughter a backpack for school and for his son a remote control helicopter | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| John AB13 | John is from Philadelphia, PA and has been in the Las Vegas area for the past 3 years. He came to the area specifically for the U.S.VETS back-to-work program. He is interested in gun smithing and chemistry. His biggest challenge is finding employment and he would like people to know that he is trying his hardest to find employment despite his circumstanes. | Underwear (34-38), DVD player, External Hard Drive for his computer | |
| William LN09 | William is from Ohio and has been in the Las Vegas area for a little over a year. He moved here to find employment and has had no luck in securing permanent employment. He is interested in classic rock music, playing guitar and the Cleveland Browns. His biggest challenge is finding employment. | Warm Winter Coat (XL), Laptop | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Timothy KS09 | Timothy is from Ohio and has been here for the past 3 years. He moved to the Las Vegas area for work. He enjoys hiking but his biggest challenge right now is his failing health. | Jeans (31x34) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Michael LN10 | Michael is from Chicago and has lived in Las Vegas for the past 21 years. He moved here because he always wanted to live in Las Vegas. He is interested in the Patriots and the White Sox. | He would like to go tour Channel 8 and meet Ken Smith, the newscaster, and he would also like to take a ride in the traffic helicopter | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Victor KS10 | Victor is from Hollywood, CA and has been in the area for 10 months. He moved here because he was released from prison and wanted to start a new life. His interests include cooking, computers and helping children. His biggest challenge right now is his health and he wants people to know that he has a part time job but wants to find stable permanent employment to move into his own place. | Hat, Gloves, Scarf, Raiders Starter Jacket (2XL), Bus ticket to Reno, NV to visit family | |
| Steven KS11 | Steven is from Maine originally and has lived in the Las Vegas area the past 15 years because of his ex-wife and family. His interests include EMS/volunteer work, four wheeling and hunting. His biggest challenges include finding steady employment and his own housing. He would like people to know that he is a world traveler after being in the Navy for 16 plus years. He was involved in a motorcycle accident in 2006 and he lost his job through the Union and eventually lost his housing. He has 2 children and he likes seafood/sushi and has been at U.S.VETS for the past 6 months. | Warm Footwear (12) Steel Toe Boots for work, Sweater (XL), Warm Winter Coat (XL), Backpack (Camo color), Gym membership to 24 Hour Fitness | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Robert KS12 | Robert is originally from Dayton, Ohio and has lived in Las Vegas for 31 years.He came to Las Vegas because he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. His interests include electronics and models. His biggest challenge right now is his health and eyesight. | Pocket watch with large numbers | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Jeff BP07 | Jeff is originally from Orange County, California and has been in the area for 2 weeks. He came to Las Vegas for his son and also to find employment. He enjoys music and sports and his biggest challenge he's facing right now is security. | Warm footwear (10), Hat, Gloves, Scarf, Underwear (M) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Joseph LN11 | Joseph is from Los Angeles and has been in the Las Vegas area for five years. He came here to be closer to family. His interest is computer games. His biggest challenge right now is finding permanent shelter and he would like others to become aware of his siutation. | Warm Footwear (10), Socks, Underwear (36) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Terrence AB14 | Terrence is from Chicago, IL and has been in the area for 4 years. He came to Las Vegas for his family. His interest is food and his biggest challenge has been shelter. He would like people to know that he needs permanent housing in Las Vegas. | Backpack, Bus ticket to Norfolk VA, Plane ticket to Maui, HI, 4GB phone | |
| Thomas LN12 | Thomas is originally from New Britain, CT and has lived in Las Vegas for 8 years. He came here to find employment. His interests are fishing, reading, and puzzle solving. His biggest challenge at the moment is finding long term employment and he would like others to know that he is not alone. | White Levi warm winter jacket (M), Bus pass, Low cut white sneakers (10) | |
| Paul LN13 | Paul is from Brooklyn, NY and has lived in the area for 9 years. He came to Las Vegas to get away from drugs and has been clean for 8 and a half years. His interest is living. His biggest challenge is chronic pain management. | New Balance shoes (10) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| David CH12 | David is from San Antonio, TX and has been in the area for 9 months. He came to Las Vegas looking for employment. His interest is music and his favorite genre is the Blues. His biggest challenge at the moment is his health and shelter. He would like others to know about his disability and health issues. | Jeans (34x29), Bus pass, Phone | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Richard AB12 | Richard is originally from Michigan and he has been in the area for 5 years. He was brought here to Las Vegas because of a job relocation. He enjoys music, A&E, and Ministry. His biggest challenge at the moment is transportation. | Phone card, Plane ticket to Detroit, Michigan to see his mother who he hasn't seen in 3 years, Moped, Used vehicle. | |
| Paul AB15 | Paul is originally from Minnesota and moved to Las Vegas in January. He came to Las Vegas to relocate to a warmer climate and find employment. He enjoys golf, fishing, shooting pool, and traveling. His biggest obstacle is getting a phone with minutes and he would like others to know that he wants to work. | Phone card, Phone, IPad, X-box 360 | |
| Craig BP05 (EW12) | Craig is originally from Sleepy Hollow, NY but has lived in many parts of the US. He has been in the area since January of 2011 and came here for his health. His interest is traveling and his biggest challenge right now is reuniting with his dogs. He would like others to know that his situation has separated him from his dogs, which are his only family. | Voucher for a full tank of gas, Underwear (30), Phone card | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Kelly CH14 | Kelly is originally from Minnesota and has been in Las Vegas for 8 years. He came out here to find employment and his biggest challenge is cash income. | A gift card for Walmart | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Tommy LN14 | Tommy is from Cincinatti, Ohio and has been in the area for a little over a month and a half. He came here to be with his girlfriend of 25 years and his 2 year old son. He enjoys football and video games and his biggest challenge right now is transportation and communication. He would like others to know that he is anxious to start working. | Warm footwear (13), Verizon Phone Card, Cricket Smart Phone, RTC ticket | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Scott BP06 | Scott is from Virginia Beach, VA and Hampton Rhodes, VA. He has been in the Las Vegas area for 6 years and was brought here because of a mortgage job which happened to disappear when he arrived in Las Vegas. His interests include finance, music production, creating electronic products, and computer work. His biggest challenge is being able to stay warm during cold Las Vegas winters and he would like others to know that he is a smart and hard-working person who became a victim of the shifting economy and because of the recession he lost his computer job and became homeless over night. | Brown or gray bubble coat with hood (XL) Underwear briefs (42-44), Phone Card, 30-day bus pass | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Terry CH13 | Terry was born in Kansas but grew up in Arizona. He also lived throughout California and the last place he lived before coming to Las Vegas was San Diego. He has been in the Las vegas area for 3 months but he also lived here for 3 years back in the 80's. He came here to find more affordable housing and to pursue web designing and multi-media. His biggest struggle right now is finding permanent housing and he would like others to know that he would like to get settled and be able to pursue his goals. | Android Tablet, Used car to go to Oregon. | |
| Gary LN17 | Gary is from Eureka, CA and has been in Las Vegas for 1 month. He came here because a friend encouraged him to do so. His interests are employment, hiking sticks, decorating flower pots, and donating to charity. His biggest challenges are employment, housing, and independence. | Messenger Bag, Blue or brown 3 piece suit: Pants (33x32), Shirt (38), Jacket (M), Tie | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Roger BP09 | Roger is from New Orleans, LA and has lived in Las Vegas for 4 months. He came here for a job offer and his interest is working. His biggest challenge is finding a better job and he would like others to know that his job offer was retracted which is how he ended up staying in Las Vegas. | TRAC Phone Card, Black Shoes for Church (9 1/2) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Patrick LN15 | Patrick is from Burbank, California and lived in Vegas when he was younger from 1960-1980. He moved to Vegas because he became homeless from lack of work. He enjoys sports, aviation, car racing, and boats and his biggest challenge at the moment is finding work. He wants others to know that it is possible to be well-off one day and lose everything over-night. | White Low-Top Tennis Shoes (12), Black Levi 501 jeans (32x36), Used laptop | |
| Jerry KC09 | Jerry is originally from Washington State, has been in the area since January of 2011, and came here for personal reasons. He enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities. His biggest challenge right now is security and he would like other people to know that he is presently in U.S.VETS to take care of personal issues. | Shirts (L), Pants (14), Underwear (14), Phone, Action figures for his 9 year old son (Blue Beatle, Batman, Robin, Green Lantern) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Rickey BP08 | Rickey is from Lafayette, Lousiana and has been in Las Vegas for 4 months. He came here to do stand-up comedy and his interests include video games and comedy. | Warm Footwear (10 1/2), Backpack, Used PSP 2000 | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Stephen AB17 | Stephen is from Las Vegas and has lived here basically all his life. He enjoys video games, TV, and movies and his biggest struggle is living sober. He would like others to know that he is trying to fix and change his life for the better. | Backpack, Cellphone minutes (Trac Phone), Hooded Sweatshirt | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Chris AB16 | Chris is originally from Detroit, Michigan and has lived in the area for 3 years. He came to Las Vegas for a job opportunity and he enjoys ping pong, movies, and sporting events. He would like others to know that he is a struggling vet in the process of getting independent living. | Warm winter coat (2X) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Stephen KS13 | Stephen is from Las Vegas and came here in 1996. He lost his job and apartment that is what brought him into U.S.VETS. He likes to workout, do martial arts, reseraching world history, art, and volunteering in his spare time. His biggest challenge is stayng warm in the winter cold. He would like everyone to know that he served in the US Army for 8 years and has been in combat and is a humanitarian. | Sweat Suit (XL), Warm Winter Coat (XL), he would also like to get gifts for his children- a gift for a 16 year old girl, a 10 year old girl, a 7 year old boy and a 3 year old boy. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Paul KC10 | Paul is originally from the Windy City, Chicago, IL. He lived in Southern Alabama and has been living in Las Vegas for 7 years. He came here because he thought he would hit the Jackpot but he really needed to find a job to make his mother proud of him again. He enjoys watching cowboy movies like John Wayne-Clint Eastwood. He also likes rock, classical, country and western music. He also enjoys reading. He says we all need community support and prayers that U.S.VETS continue to help veterans. He would like others to know that he is a Chrisitan and when he gets a job he is going to help U.S.VETS because they helped him. | Warm Footwear: Black Leather wing Tips (10 1/2), White Dress Shirts (L), Underwear (M), Open end Rountrip Train ticket to Chicago | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Isaiah LN16 | Isaiah is from Denver, CO. and has been in the Las Vegas area on and off since 1970. He came here on a dream for a new life at U.S.VETS. He feels that shelter, food, staying warm and security are his biggest challenges. Isaiah would like people to know that he has been a loner most of his life and he tends to keep to himself a lot. | A prepaid cell phone | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| David AB31 | David is from New York City but has lived in Las Vegas 27 years. David came to Vegas thinking he could get rich gambling but found out that wasn't possible. David says that is major interest is being a loving grandfather. His biggest challenge was shelter and finding a mate. | Warm footwear size 11.5, Warm Winter coat (M), Underwear/Thermal Underwear (L) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Michael SSVF10 | David has a family with 3 children Girl 12, girl 11, and boy 9. He would like for his children to receive gifts. | Girl 12: Tennis Shoes (size 9.5 women), Pokeman Cards black and White Series, Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 for Wii, Lego City Set Girl 11: Tennis Shoes (size 4.5), Brats on the Mic, Fashion Kit, MP3 player, Barbie Dolls, Lego City Set, Boy 9: Lego creator set, Tennis shoes (size 5), Lego City Airplane, Angry Bird stuffed pig, Skylander for Wii, Leap Pad | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| James AB21 | James is from Cleveland and moved to Las Vegas 6 years ago for his ex-wife and job. James loves sports, rock climbing, sky diving, working out at the gym. James is a computer tech student and it would make school so much easier if he had a lap top. | Laptop, new or used, would be such a help for school as well as work. Gray Nike track outfit, Jacket (L) and Pants (L), Black Pea Coat (L) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Joe AB20 | James was born in Warington, England. He moved to Las Vegas in 1991 for a house and job. James enjoys riding a bike, swimming, walking, and reading. His biggest challenge right now is finding a job. James would like others to know his father is in a nursing home with dementia and that is how he ended up here. | Jeans 33W30L, backpack, trac phone, and airfare to Knoxville, TN | |
| Rickey AB19 | Rickey moved to Las Vegas 6 months ago after losing his job in CA. | Sylvana 7" SDVD 7037 | |
| Michael AB18 | Michael is originally from St. Louis, MO. He moved to Las Vegas 6 years ago for gambling. However, found that he was having difficulty controlling his gambling. Michael likes golf and all sports. | Large Tube Socks, Sweat pants (XXL), men's watch | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Desmond BP11 | Desmond is from Saginaw, MI. He moved to Las Vegas 9 months ago for a job and warm weather. Desmond wants independence, job opportunities, and additional education. Desmond's biggest challengeshave been shelter and warm clothes. Desmond wants others to know that he is doing his best to be a responsible person. | Hat, gloves, scarf, L.V. Wranglers black sweater, and a phone card. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Lloyd BP10 | Lloyd parents were in the Air Force and he has lived in Las Vegas off and on for 5 years. He came to Las Vegas because his parents became ill. Lloyd's interests are church and school. Lloyd's biggest challenge has been his eye sight. He would like others to know that he has financial problems. | Swiss Army Watch with large face and numbers. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Anthony SSVF03 | Anthony has a family and would like his children to receive Christmas presents. | Anthony would like a cheap 7-10 tablet. A Fashion Bug gift card for his wife, jeans size 40 and XXL shirts for his son, and girls size 12-14 clothes for his daughter. | |
| Anthony KS17 | Anthony is from New Jersey. He moved to Las Vegas 4 years ago for family. He is interested in TV, classic rock music, crime/suspense novels (Sherlock Holmes). Anthony's biggest challenge is getting back to work. He would also like people to know he is interested in Eastern medicine, philosophy, Chinese martial arts, and catholicism. | Black socks, Blanket, hat gloves, scarf, Ancestry.com membership, MP3 and gift card to download music, protable DVD player, hot chocolate, Frito Chili Cheese Chips, and Sprite. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Major KS16 | Major is from Chicago. He moved to Las Vegas 7 months ago to look for a new beginning. Major writes poetry. His biggest challenge is self-control. He likes for others to be straight up with him. | Leather Jacket (size 4X) and lap top | |
| Matt CH16 | Matt is from Seattle. He moved to Las Vegas 44 days ago to enter the U.S. VETS program and he likes Las Vegas because has a good friend here. He likes writing and chess and meeting new people. His biggest challenge has been shelter. He would like others to know he suffers from multiple mental maladies. | Small leather gloves, Levis 28/30, 1gb flash drive, | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Mark KC08 | Mark was born in Dayton, OH. He has lived in Las Vegas for 1 year and 5 months because he wanted to go to school here. He enjoys cooking, reading, mvoies, and video games. His biggest challenge is independence/self-reliance and keeping warm. He wants others to know he would like to move out of U.S. VETS and be self-reliant. | Warm footwear (10), winter coat (M or L), backpack | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| David CH15 | David lived in Las Vegas from 1963 to present. He enjoys reading and TV. His biggest challenges have been boredom and companionship. | Scarf | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Jack KS14 | Jack was born and raised in Las Vegas. He likes sports and music. His biggest challenges have been keeping warm. | Hat, gloves, scarf, backpack, and trac phone | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| John KS15 | John is from West Virginia but has lived in Las Vegas for 22 years. He likes model rockets and model cars. His biggest challenge has been shelter. John would like others to know he is just trying to get along. | Warm footwear (13), black socks, winter coat (L) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Kelvin AB22 | Kelvin was born in Chicago but has lived in Las Vegas for 25 years. | Tshirts (4X) | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Elbert GW01 | Elbert is from Pittsburgh, PA. He moved to Las Vegas 6 years ago to look for work. He likes playing chess and listening to music. His biggest challenge has been shelter. | "Eyeglasses so he can see better." | |
| Harold SSVF11 | Harold is from Jackson, Mississippi. He moved to Las Vegas 3 years ago due to the death of his mother. Harold would like to own his own house because his biggest challenge has been shelter. Harold says, "Being a vet, sometimes we need a hand, not a hand out." | Warm footwear (11.5), hat, gloves, scarf, backpack | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Lloyd EW10 | Lloyd is from Seattle, WA. He moved to Las Vegas 3 years ago. Lloyd likes computers. His biggest challenges have been food and keeping warm. Lloyd is very easy going. He enjoys meeting new friends. | Warm footwear (10), socks, hat, gloves, scarf. | GIFT PLEDGED! |
| Duane EW11 | Duane is from northeast PA. He moved to Las Vegas almost 2 years ago for an increase in pay and less snow and ice. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and American history. Duane's biggest challenge is getting back on track. Duane would like others to know that he has made some mistakes which left him all alone, until now when he came to U.S.VETS. | Socks and gloves | GIFT PLEDGED! |
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