David Garcia , an Iraq war veteran , helps homeless vets at a Chicago - area shelter . Garcia , 25 , says he feels lucky he never needed the shelter . Bob ` ` ' '' Adams opened the shelter in 2009 , mainly for Iraq and Afghanistan vets . The volunteers learn how to manage their homes and interview for jobs .
Alex Garcia , an Iraq war veteran , helps homeless vets at a Chicago-area shelter . Garcia , 25 , says he feels lucky he never needed the shelter . Bob `` Doc '' Adams opened the shelter in 2007 , mainly for Iraq and Afghanistan vets . The veterans learn how to manage their money and interview for jobs .