In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Stephanie Booker, the inspiring CEO and Founder of A Home Is A Right (AHARI). Stephanie's story begins in West Philadelphia, where she faced numerous challenges, including addiction and mental health issues that led her down a difficult path. She decided to change her life after discovering she was pregnant, and after going back to school, made it her mission to provide supportive housing for at-risk veterans.

Tune in as Stephanie shares the initiatives AHARI is working on and her vision for expanding support to more veterans and communities. To learn more about the incredible work being done by this organization and how you can help, click play!

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro
1:29 – Stephanie’s background
4:57 – Stephanie’s entrepreneurial journey
8:32 – Establishing A Home Is Right
11:02 – AHARI’s food distribution mission
16:01 – How you can get involved with AHARI
17:48 – Stephanie’s advice for veterans

Stephanie Booker

Read Stephanie’s Bio HERE

EPISODE LINKS

AHARI Website

https://www.aharihomes.org/

AHARI’s number

215-275-1747

Keep up with AHARI's latest events

https://www.facebook.com/AhariVets

RESOURCES

Need immediate help? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line via phone, text or online chat. Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 or use the online chat at https://bit.ly/3OunXzg

Voice & Vision: https://bit.ly/3miwFoy

CompeerCORPS: https://bit.ly/3GgKryU

Information on how to apply for VA Healthcare Benefits from anywhere in the USA: https://bit.ly/40PtrrN or call 877-222-8387 (M-F 8am-8pm EST)

To apply for veteran’s benefits and find resources in Pennsylvania veterans need to contact their County Office of Veterans Affairs as listed in this document: https://bit.ly/3m8PBWS

View more about PA’s resources for veterans: https://bit.ly/416cf0Q

Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.