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Tyrone Chatman
When I was down he picked me up, dusted me off, and told me that life was something you had to fight for and not give up.


Formerly Homeless Veteran


Community Health Leaders
1999

Area(s) of expertise:
Homelessness

Leader’s Biography 1999:
Associate Executive Director, Michigan Veterans Foundation, Detroit, MI
Chatman is a Vietnam veteran and a tireless advocate for the homeless. He developed a 24-hour walk-in center for the homeless with an alcohol detoxification service. As associate executive director of the Michigan Veterans Foundation, Chatman has created transitional housing, substance abuse intervention and vocational training for homeless veterans.

Where this Leader can be reached today:
Associate Executive Director
Michigan Veterans Foundation
2770 Park Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 831-5500
Email:mvf002@earthlink.com

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