Student Veterans Helping Others

The Student Veterans of America (SVA) Armstrong Chapter is helping veterans who live in the Tiny House Project community in Savannah. During the spring semester, SVA volunteers collected food, personal hygiene products and other items for the residents. Anand D. Rao, president of the Armstrong Campus SVA, served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army for 10 years.

“We are veterans and want to help other veterans,” said Rao, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. “The giving of food and supplies to the Tiny House Project will continue to be something the SVA does each semester along with our annual blood drive and annual Toys for Tots drive. We appreciate everyone who donated items to the donation boxes located inside of the Military Resource Center.”

The Tiny House Project is a housing initiative to reduce veteran homelessness by providing vets with an affordable place to live. Each of the 23 small homes in the community are equipped with a kitchen, bathroom and a bedroom – all within 26 square feet. SVA is a national organization that focuses on providing military veterans with the resources and support they need to succeed in their transition to higher education and employment.