Ending Veteran Homelessness with Dr. Kim Cook and Tamah-Lani Noh of U.S Vets - Hawaii Real Estate

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Dr. Kim Cook and Tamah-Lani Noh from U.S Vets. We learn about their inspiring journey into veteran advocacy and how the U.S. Vets is leading the charge to end veteran homelessness. They highlight the critical services U.S. Vets provides, from housing and employment support to mental health services. We also hear exciting updates on their Tiny Homes project, which is open to both veterans and others in need. They explain how to connect with the U.S. Vets to explore housing and support options, and how you can get involved in their mission to make a real difference.

We also have our Experts We Trust. Duke Kimhan from HI Pacific Property Management covers the importance of managing pests and termites in rental properties, highlighting the need for renters' insurance and addressing loss of rent during fumigation. Jodie Tanga from Pacific Rim Mortgage shares insights on current mortgage trends, explaining how inflation and market conditions are affecting rates and why today’s rates are still better than last year.

Who are Dr. Kim Cook and Tamah-Lani Noh?

Dr. Kim Cook is the Vice President of Clinical Services at U.S. VETS. Born and raised on O‘ahu, she has dedicated her career to supporting veterans, overseeing programs that provide housing and care for nearly 850 veterans each night. She is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness and community service. Tamah-Lani Noh is a retired veteran with 30 years of service in the Hawai’i Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force. She’s currently the Program Director and is known for her leadership in drug prevention and community engagement.

U.S.VETS is on a mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States. The organization was founded by veterans to serve fellow veterans and is the leading nonprofit dedicated to the work of helping veterans and their families transition from homelessness through tailored support to help them gain independence. Coinciding with U.S.VETS’ 30th anniversary, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society awarded the organization its 2023 Community Service Award for demonstrating the values of courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment and patriotism embodied by the Medal of Honor. U.S.VETS is proud to be in the company of the exceptional individuals and organizations comprising this special brotherhood. U.S.VETS specifically in Hawai'i serves 850 veteran households annually throughout its programs and has been in existence since 2003.

To reach U.S Vets Hawaii, you may contact them in the following ways:

Phone: 808.630.0771
Email: infohi@usvets.org
Website: usvets.org/

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