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Could provide hot, nutritious meals to a veteran arriving on our village

Could provide fresh bedding for a veteran in our emergency accommodation

Could provide a specialist counselling session to a veteran suffering with PTSD

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Every veteran currently supported in Mountbatten Pavilion is of working age, with almost 20% under the age of 40. One of them is Matt who found himself in need of a home after being medically discharged from the army and losing his direction in life.

The 22-year-old had a turbulent childhood, growing up in care and moving from home to home. “I always had a vision of joining the army”, said Matt. “It just seemed the next step – I was ready to dedicate my life to it.”

However, after 18 months of his infantry training, just weeks before passing out and reaching his dream, Matt’s plans to find a purpose in life fell apart.

He suffered a catastrophic injury, tearing two tendons in his ankle which would go on to cause irreparable nerve damage. It was then at just age 18, Matt was told he would never achieve his dreams and he was discharged.

“I was devastated,” he said. Upon being discharged, Matt initially relied on friends before eventually becoming homeless. With nowhere else to turn, it was then he was put in touch with Maria who set him up in Mountbatten Pavilion.

“It’s crazy to have all that happen to you then find yourself in a place where you have people on-hand who are actually willing to help,” said Matt.

Just one month after arriving on the village and stabilising his life with Maria’s support, Matt took part in RBLI’s employment support programme, Lifeworks. During his time on the programme, Matt was able to identify a new career. Maria said: “Matt has gone on to train to be a teacher. He is finding it incredibly rewarding work and we’re so proud to see him progress.” “Matt is a prime example of those we support – those who really need our support.”

He now works at Flexi-SchoolDyslexia, a local specialist, multi-sensory teaching academy who have been hugely supportive.

The individuals’ name and image has been altered to protect their identity.

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