Marie Bogdonoff started Villagers For Veterans in 2015.

Thomas is here as a volunteer, but the people he’s looking out for will most likely be on bikes or walking. Thomas teamed up in 2006 to create the nonprofit Welcome Home vets, Inc. Thomas co-founded the nonprofit, Welcome Home Vets Inc. (WKMG-TV)Welcome Home Vets assists veterans living in Brevard County with medical, financial and spiritual aid, along with options for vocational skills training. Thomas took a position at the front of the line and helps guide the drivers with military precision. “Some of these veterans, they don’t even know they have benefits or they’ve given up on society and don’t want anything to do with government.