Photos: A homeless vet gets a home

Korean War veteran Ivan Bennett, 85, sits in front of his new apartment building in January, waiting for donated furniture to arrive. After two decades on the street, Bennett has qualified for a voucher from the VA, which has begun an aggressive campaign to help homeless veterans get homes. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

When these photos were taken, Bennett had been living for five days in his new home. Here he stands in his bedroom with his few belongings in the closet. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

Bennett’s food and other possessions lie neatly on the kitchen countertop. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

Bennett sits on the floor of his new apartment on the day that donated furniture is scheduled to arrive. His fortunes changed when he was discovered by one of the VA’s assertive community treatment (ACT) teams, which track down homeless vets and help them find living situations. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

The donated furniture arrives. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

Bennett’s VA caseworker William Kurts, right, is present when the furniture arrives. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

A lamp, television and tables are part of the donation. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

Bennett lies on his new bed. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America

Bennett peeks out the door of the new apartment. Anthony Suau for Al Jazeera America