Simple Church renovates Veterans shelter
The Veterans Safe Haven feels a lot more like home instead of a shelter, after The Simple Church spent a morning painting and decorating.
Inspired by her best friend’s father, who was a Veteran, member Shannon Nichols pulled together three small groups to do the work at the shelter, which houses Veterans who had been living on the street.
“We wanted to do something good in her dad’s name,” Nichols said. “Our pastor challenged us to give as much as we have been given. I could never do that, but I can do something.”
Nichols originally just googled Veteran services in Shreveport and found Volunteers of America. She toured the facility, which just moved to a larger location and needed some cosmetic improvements.
Within a couple of weeks, she rallied class members who owned a painting company, collected artwork and solicited donations to buy lamps and rugs.
The result: a warm, welcoming living area and some homey touches for each of the 23 bedrooms.