Army veteran Armando Perez arrived Friday morning to learn more about the opening of an affordable housing complex for veterans and low-income families in the City of Norwalk. As a disabled veteran, he receives some benefits and his pension but he says that is not enough.
“Every cent that I can save is worth it. I will get an application to see if I can move here” said Perez, 67, who arrived with his support dog.
The Veterans Villas at San Antonio Drive is a new community housing complex with 60 affordable homes. A third of the units are dedicated to homeless veterans who will also receive supportive services such as case management, life skills training, financial counseling, and health services…