Chuck is an 88-year-old U.S. Army veteran who has not had a home in over 35 years. Every day, he lives with constant back and neck pain, sleeping outside and using a bag of clothes as a pillow. Six months ago, someone stole his electric wheelchair, leaving him with only a broken walker that makes getting around painful and unsafe. When I offered him help, Chuck broke down in tears and said, “I haven’t cried like this in 40 years.”

For over 20 years, Chuck’s closest companion has been Heidi, who is also homeless. Together, they take care of each other, protect one another, and share what little they have to survive. Their resilience and friendship are a testament to the power of human connection, even in the hardest circumstances.

100% of donations will go toward a new electric wheelchair so Chuck can move comfortably and without pain, safe housing (starting with short-term placement and working toward long-term stability), food, clothing, basic necessities, ongoing support for Chuck and Heidi, and travel expenses. No veteran should spend their final years on the streets, and no one should be forgotten. We will post updates along the way and a final update video when we reunite with Chuck to get him into housing and secure his electric wheelchair. If you’re able to donate or share, thank you for helping restore dignity, safety, and hope to two people who have taken care of each other for decades.