The constant road to veteran recovery and the services at VECTORS that

VECTORS

I’ve always believed we were put on this earth to do good and take care of our fellow women, men, and children. That concept often seems to get lost along the way, and as a result we are left with many marginalized groups who fall by the wayside. One of the groups most forgotten about are our veterans— individuals who risked their lives and paid the greatest price to protect our freedoms. When they return, they are often left with lasting battle scars—both physically and mentally—without the necessary assistance or even basic needs like housing provided for.

Veteran Executive Corporation To Organize Rehabilitative Services—more commonly referred to as VECTORS—is working to change that. The organization is composed of veterans whose sole purpose is to help other veterans reacclimate to life at home and recover from their experiences abroad. They offer a wide range of services that help each individual grow and get back to their sense of normalcy, something I believe all of us, especially veterans, are searching for.

The current services at VECTORS include assistance with clean and sober living, transitional housing, and referrals to community agencies for specialized treatment. Each veteran has their own story and experience, and I truly believe we can learn from these individuals who have sacrificed their lives and family for the hope of a brighter future. On top of the things mentioned above, VECTORS will help veterans recover important documents that will help in assessing the right and wrong way to approach each case. The veterans over at VECTORS range in age, but each offers different strengths that the organization is able to use to benefit the community as a whole.

VECTORS was founded in 1996 as a 6-bed facility. In 2005, a petition to the City of Chico for a larger facility was passed. Now the facility can host up to 15 residents, giving more opportunities for veterans who need hands-on assistance to achieve their goals. We highly encourage anyone who can donate time, money, or resources to this amazing organization to do so. Hopefully, one day, these donations will help expand VECTOR’s vision to accommodate more of our brothers and sisters who are struggling.

Donations are accepted at the Jerry L. Knight house and more information can be found at www.vectorschico.com. We look forward to seeing these incredible individuals provide continued support of our veterans at home.