CONROE — In the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended lives across the country, Brandon Campbell was facing another crisis of his own—chronic homelessness and unmanaged diabetes.
Navigating the process to obtain identification, verify a qualifying disability, and document long-term homelessness can be overwhelming. But in Brandon’s case, the path to stability unfolded quickly.
Volunteers of America Texas first connected with Brandon on April 14, 2020. His intake into the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program took place the very next day—and just one day later, on April 16, he moved into housing. In just three days, Brandon went from being unsheltered to housed, marking one of the fastest HUD-approved move-ins in the program’s eight-year history.
Now in his fifth year with the PSH program, Brandon’s life looks very different. Through a healthcare partnership with the Montgomery County Hospital District, his diabetes is well-managed. He resides in a comfortable apartment, has formed meaningful friendships in his community, and regularly receives food and essentials through VOA Texas’ weekly Wednesday Food Pantry.
Brandon’s story is a powerful reminder of how stability, health, and hope can begin with a single connection—and the right support at the right time.