Michael De Simone walks out Sept. 28, 2016 from The Veterans Group in Philadelphia. The nonprofit is committed to promoting the health and well-being of former servicemembers. De Simone was a Marine Corps enlisted soldier – he says his family has fought back all the way to the American Revolutionary War.Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Army veteran Tom Glacken, left, shakes hands with The Veterans Group Executive Director José Martinez at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Marine Corps veteran Richard Boone receives lunch at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

The Veterans Group Executive Director José Martinez started as a volunteer and was named leader in August 2015. "The challenge is juggling between being a father, an advocate for servicemembers and school... my life just the way it is. But I wouldn't have it any other way." Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Marine veteran Sean Keirsey talks about his two tours in Iraq. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Rodney Hathaway at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

A rosary hangs on a flag near a calendar at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

A bedroom at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Army veteran Gerald Lomax watches television in the mess hall at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Martinez talks using his hands during an interview Sept. 28, 2016 at The Veterans Group in Philadelphia, Pa. The non-profit is committed to promoting the health and well-being of former armed forces service members. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Martinez looks on as he shows a commons area at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

Martinez becomes emotional during an interview, how challenging it is to turn someone away, Sept. 28, 2016 at The Veterans Group in Philadelphia, Pa. The non-profit is committed to promoting the health and well-being of former armed forces service members.Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion

A flag at The Veterans Group. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion