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NC organization helping local veterans return to civilian life [Video]

VBH is seeking solutions to help veterans with job opportunities, keeping vets from homelessness, as well as mental health services.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Veterans Bridge Home or VBH is a one-stop shop, seeking solutions for veterans in the Carolinas.

Edriel Jeffrey, a 23-year retired Army veteran, moved to Charlotte in 2014.

“The whole experience here has been wonderful. I got involved with Veterans Bridge Home through the volunteer opportunities that they have,” Jeffrey told WCNC Charlotte.

Blake Bourne – a veteran himself– is the executive director for VBH.

“VBH’s mission is to connect veterans and military families to the communities where they live,” Bourne said. “And we find the best companies to work for the best nonprofits, for services, and then we build connections in the community so that their purpose, their care, and their friends are all there for them when they need them.”

Bourne went on to say, “We’ll recruit companies that want to …

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