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Tony –

For seven years, Tony Forman served in the United States Army. He had a fulfilling career, handling specialty cargo in Japan, South Korea, California and Washington. While he enjoyed his work, Tony struggled for decades with a drug problem. In 2006, he came to Atlanta for a new start, but his addiction kept him homeless for almost 8 years. In 2013, Tony finally sought help and began a recovery program at the Gateway Center, who referred him to ACSS.

Tony went through CareerWorks and the Veterans Employment Assistance Program. His professional background helped him obtain a job at the Hyatt Midtown, working in building maintenance. He recently completed an OSHA certification program to become a forklift operator. Tony is now making plans to move into a place of his own and is reconnecting with his four grown children, one of whom followed his footsteps into the military.