How We Began Helping Homeless Combat Veterans
Back in 2008, Mark and I poured our hearts into creating The Invisible Ones: Homeless Combat Veterans. At its core, this documentary was more than just a film—it was a mission to shed light on the struggles of veterans who served their country but found themselves abandoned and homeless. Today, I am thrilled to share that this powerful story has been remastered and is now streaming on Citizen Green TV, a platform dedicated to veterans and their communities.
The journey of The Invisible Ones has been nothing short of remarkable. When we first released the film, we wanted it to reach as many people as possible, so Mark and I personally distributed DVDs to homeless veteran advocates across the country. One of those DVDs made its way into the hands of then-First Lady Michelle Obama. Not long after, the issue of homeless veterans was brought to the attention of Congress, leading to significant changes. Programs were implemented, and funding was allocated to address this crisis. Knowing that our work played even a small role in this movement is one of the greatest honors of my life.
Citizen Green TV
Now, streaming on Citizen Green TV, The Invisible Ones has the opportunity to continue sparking conversations and inspiring action. This platform, dedicated to veterans, feels like the perfect home for a film that amplifies the voices of those who have given so much yet received so little in return.
The remastered version of the film preserves the emotional weight of the original while enhancing the visuals and sound. Revisiting the stories of veterans like Michael, a Vietnam vet whose humor masked years of pain, and Joyce, a combat medic who struggled to find stability, reminded me of the urgency and importance of this issue. Their voices remain as powerful and relevant as ever, serving as a stark reminder that homelessness among veterans is not just a statistic—it’s a crisis that demands our compassion and action.
The Invisible Ones was born from a deep sense of responsibility to tell these stories and to humanize a group of people often overlooked. Streaming it now on Citizen Green TV ensures that these stories will continue to reach veterans, advocates, and policymakers alike. It’s a chance to keep the conversation alive and ensure these invisible ones are invisible no more.
How You Can Help Homeless Combat Veterans
Mark and I are incredibly grateful for the support this project has received over the years. To everyone who watched the original film, shared it, or joined us in advocating for change—thank you. To Michelle Obama, who elevated this issue to the national stage, we owe a debt of gratitude.
If you haven’t yet seen The Invisible Ones: Homeless Combat Veterans or if you want to experience it again, I invite you to stream it now on Citizen Green TV. Take the time to listen to these stories, and let them inspire you to make a difference. Together, we can honor these veterans not just with words but with actions that change lives.
“‘Homeless’ and ‘Veteran’ should never be two words in the same sentence.” – Bob Schmidt
With heartfelt gratitude,
Patty Mooney
