Key facts
- U.S. Army veteran Valerie James started the non-profit VAST.
- VAST aims to help homeless and incarcerated veterans.
- James herself was previously homeless.
U.S. Army veteran Valerie James has established a non-profit organization named VAST. The organization is dedicated to assisting homeless and incarcerated veterans in finding the necessary support systems. James, who has personal experience with homelessness, aims to leverage her background to aid fellow veterans in similar situations.