![]() "They have earned these benefits," he said. With his small band of volunteers, Geringer's mission is to help homeless veterans gain access and assistance available to them from the Veterans Administration (VA) at American Lake. ![]() "I served for twenty-six years in the Air Force I worked for twenty-six years at Boeing," he explained.Īs to the third career - the helping of homeless veterans - Geringer said, "I am just trying to help, to reduce the time needed for these veterans to receive their benefits and straighten out their lives." ![]() Working with and helping homeless veterans is a third career for Geringer. "My goal is that I don't want to see another veteran holding up a cardboard sign saying he's homeless," said Geringer, a Vietnam veteran and Rescue Mission board member. Out of this small room in The Rescue Mission in Tacoma comes a large amount of work and Christ-centered dedication in helping homeless veterans.Īpproximately 20 to 25 percent of the homeless who utilize the services at The Rescue Mission are veterans. The center, or VRC, receives no federal or state funding. The sign went up four years ago this month when Geringer started the center. On the door is taped an American flag and below it a sign that reads, " Veterans Resource Center." Under the counter are a few drawers holding some socks, underwear and toiletries. In a corner there is a coffee maker on a small counter. In one of the desk drawers are some snacks. On the desk there's a telephone and an older looking computer. Larry Geringer's office used to be a small storage closet.
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