On 5 Minute Salute our host Chris Budihas talks to veterans making a difference in their communities. Today, Chris has the honor to speak with David Abramowitz of Friends Of Jacksonville Veterans Treatment Court.
Short description of you or your company: Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is a program designed to address the unique needs of veterans who have had an interaction with the law which resulted in an arrest and are living with service related mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. VTC identifies individuals with qualifying criminal charge
What Is Your Why (Why Do You Do What You Do)?: I want to give back to our Veterans in our community who have had service connected mental health challenges who want to get better and become a better member to this community. I gave 31 years to this country and want to help others that have fallen on harder times.
How did you get started in your field or work?: In 2019, retired and wanted to give back to our community.
What’s one thing we should know that makes you or your company unique?: We are a nonprofit that works to help others achieve their goals in there lives.
What are your biggest goals in the next 6 to 12 Months?: Get the word out to other Vets in the community that are in trouble with the law that need help.
