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Navigator of the Month!

Each Navigator is tasked with housing veteran clients within 30 days of encountering them on the streets or in shelters…

Jamal is housing his clients within an average of 14 days!!

 

Name: Jamal Perkins

 

Agency/Position/How long?
I work for START Corporation Supportive Services for Veteran Families, as a Community Support Specialist. I’ve been with START since 2010, but have been in my current role for 17 months.

 

Background/Education:
I have a Masters of Arts from the University of New Orleans and have over 20 years of social and community services experience.

 

Favorite Veteran client moment:
I was able to assist an elderly homeless veteran into housing and connect him to VA services.

 

If you had a super power, what would it be and why?
This might not actually be a super power, but if I had to choose, I would want the power to heal the sick.

 

One interesting thing about yourself you would like people to know?
I’m a quiet person who shuns notoriety. Really!