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Local nonprofit Battle Born describes veteran drop-in services, housing and transport work in Northampton County
Summary
Battle Born, a veteran-led nonprofit, told the Northampton County Human Services Committee it runs drop-in centers, trauma-informed programs, a transportation van and a three‑bed veterans transition home and reported service counts and recent contract renewal with county drug-and-alcohol services.
Chris, co‑founder of nonprofit Battle Born, told the Northampton County Human Services Committee that his group provides drop‑in services, peer support, trauma‑informed yoga and transportation for veterans across the Lehigh Valley and neighboring counties. He said the group partners with the VA, Palmer Recovery Center, Catholic Charities and other community organizations to connect veterans to benefits, housing and treatment.
The presentation outlined what Battle Born calls a hub model: the organization provides direct services where possible and refers to partners for needs it does not meet. “If we don’t provide what you need, we’re gonna find someone who does,” Chris said.
The group described weekly and monthly programming at Palmer Recovery Center in Easton, including trauma‑informed yoga, peer groups and on‑site VA assistance by Alex Carrillo, a VA representative who meets veterans at the center to answer claims…
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