Mary Hall Freedom Village

Veteran Employment Specialist:

N ate Edwards had it all—he’d achieved his dream job in IT and was making good money. But something was missing. He had an epiphany—that his true happiness would come fromhelping others. And so, Natewent back to school, and started a new career, at Mary Hall Freedom Village, helping veterans. Having served in the Marine Corps, he had a soft spot for veterans and knew that getting out of the service didn’t always equate to immediate employment. “When I first got out of the service, I had -Supportive Services

trouble finding my way too.” Nate, like many veterans, left a highly structured military environment, only to find himself in an unstructured outside world. A vet may wonder, “What now? Where do I find employment? How am I going to pay for housing? How am I going to pay for food?” and not have anyone to point them in

the right direction. Nate truly understands the need for guidance. And now, he along with team members can guide others. Most of his clients are women, as well as dependents under eighteen years old. And he is NOT a behind-the-scenes guy. He is in the