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Robert joined the Army in 1977 and served honorably for 4 years. Upon discharge he battled with severe alcoholism, homelessness, no job and no transportation with little hope in sight. This landed him at the Washington DC VA Medical Center, but there were no inpatient programs available for him, so he was transported to Martinsburg, WV VA Medical Center in 2007. Robert at this time began an extensive drug and alcohol inpatient program and resided in the GOALS (Gaining Occupational And Life Skills) Homeless Vets Program for about 1 year.
In April of 2010, Robert heard about the programs at Horizon Goodwill Industries and began services with us at our Work Opportunities Center in Martinsburg. During his 8 weeks of Work Experience Training he did exceptionally well. After completing his program, Robert steadily looked for full-time employment opportunities while spending his nights on couches staying with friends.
When we began recruiting for our new Martinsburg custodial contract at the Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms Building, we immediately thought of Robert who we thought would be a great fit. In June of 2011, he submitted his application for the extensive and rigorous clearance process necessary for the position. Robert was approved and hired as a work site supervisor.
According to Robert this job has opened the door to many opportunities. Robert was able to start paying off outstanding student loans, obtain reliable transportation, and he is the first Veteran to be chosen by the Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Panhandle to have a home built in 2013. The foundation for the home began in May 2013 and he received the keys to his new home on June 19, 2013. This is what is referred to as a “Blitz Build.”
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From the Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Panhandle website: Dedication Held for First Veteran’s Blitz Build Home in 2013 Volunteers and friends celebrated the dedication of the first Veteran home of 2013. Homeowner Robert Scott, an Army Veteran of the Gulf War, invested 200 personal hours of sweat equity into the house that was sponsored and constructed by the Hedgesville Church.
Robert says, “Now I am in a position to set goals for myself.” He says he has one final goal to accomplish in life: to open his own restaurant, which has always been his dream.
Here is a pictures of Robert and his newly built home in Martinsburg, WV. Robert is excited about what is yet to come for him and stated, “God is Good.” He has overcome many obstacles, including being homeless, jobless, and having no transportation, and now has all three. Congratulations Robert!
