After serving his country in the military from the age of 17, James became a journeyman plumber. He was a successful industrial/commercial plumber for 28 years. One day at work, James sustained a severe injury to his toe. Because he had diabetes, his toe had difficulty healing, became infected, and had to be amputated. Because of this medical crisis, James lost his job, his leg and then his home. After living unhoused for several months, he met Molly, Homeward Bound Veteran Services Program Manager. James has been successfully housed and receiving supportive services since 2020. He is now on senior disabled housing waitlists. He hopes to end up in the Vanderbilt apartments and stay there long term.