From Survivor to Savior: Stacey Buckner's Mission to Support Homeless Veterans in Fayetteville

Stacey Buckner, a stroke and traumatic brain injury survivor, has transformed her personal struggles into a mission to support homeless veterans in Fayetteville, NC, through her program, Off-Road Outreach. Using a modified Jeep equipped with essentials for mobile showers, laundry, and meals, Buckner provides critical services to veterans in remote and homeless camps, many of whom only have Buckner as family. Her outreach goes beyond immediate needs, offering connections to medical care, housing, and suicide prevention programs. Buckner also runs Veggies for Vets, a fresh food initiative, and collaborates with local businesses to address veterans’ health and well-being, CNN reports. With unwavering dedication, she has become a lifeline to those in need, offering both practical aid and compassionate support.