When U.S. Navy veteran Tim lost custody of his 2 year old daughter Majesty, it was not because he lacked love or effort. It was because he lacked a permanent address. After nearly two years of recovery in a Missouri residential treatment program, Tim was ready to rebuild his life, but his group housing could not accommodate children or meet family court requirements.
That changed when a small blue tiny home opened at Veterans Community Project, a nonprofit village designed to help veterans transition into stable housing. With help from a program manager, Tim moved in within days. Soon after, he regained full custody of Majesty and relocated to a family unit complete with a bunk bed just for her. “Majesty loved the place,” Tim said, remembering how she ran around dressed like princess Elsa while neighbors doted on her.
While living in the village, Tim focused on building a future for them both. Over the next year and a half, he became a licensed drug counselor and now works near Kansas City City Hall, using his lived experience to help others in recovery. Once among the tens of thousands of veterans who experienced homelessness, Tim now finds purpose in connection, something he says saved his life.
Today, Majesty is a thriving 7 year old who calls him dad. They cook together, read together, and explore the world side by side. Tim credits it all to having a place to call home. “I’m just so very thankful to have Majesty in my life,” he said, smiling.
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