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Podcast: Eye on Veterans
Episode: Vet Phoenix: Rising from ashes of adversity to transforming lives of veterans
Description: Navy veteran Manuel Gomez has an awe-inspiring comeback story!
In this episode he describes his unlikely journey and how he became the founder of Vet Phoenix, a nonprofit which helps incarcerated veterans recover, rehabilitate and create a bright future.
For Manny, this struggle is personal- as he endured time in prison.
From addiction, to crime, to living alongside LA gang members in solitary confinement, he transformed his life. He would eventually become a social worker, doctoral scholar and founder of an organization that transforms lives.
We begin with a look back...