Eagle's Landing provides transitional housing for homeless veterans
The staff at Eagle's Landing include, from left, case manager Tonya Cain , Director Steven Dahmer and resident manager Ventura Perkins . (Jo Anne McKnight/Press-Register correspondent) Eagle's Landing is a 36- unit transitional housing community with supportive services to meet the unique needs of homeless veterans who served in the active military and now find themselves sleeping in shelters or various places not designed for human habitation. The goal of the Eagle's Landing project is to provide services and housing for up to two years to assist in reintegrating veterans into meaningful employment through their participation in employment training and educational enhancements. Medical and dental care will be available, as will be counseling and other services to help the returning vets build self-esteem and confidence. The apartments at Eagle's Landing are situated in quadriplex units, with each efficiency apartment having its own entrance. The goal, however, is...