Five STAR Veterans Center receives $51k donation from AFFF
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 31, 2023) – Five STAR Veterans Center in Jacksonville, Florida received a commitment of $51,846 from the Armed Forces Families Foundation. AFFF contributed to the upgrading of the flooring in the common areas of the facility, which was originally built as a nursing home in 1965. The funds also help to ensure that the facility is safety-code compliant.
Five STAR Veterans Center provides transitional housing and other supportive services to displaced military veterans to allow them to successfully transition to independent living. The Center serves Veterans within Jacksonville and across the state of Florida who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, depression, anxiety and other related mental health issues, and is focused on restoring their mental and physical health, and providing education, and job- and life-readiness preparation. The common goal for each veteran is re-integration into society.