Deontae’s days are spent in the community, and there is nowhere he would rather be! Most mornings start with a stop at the grocery store to pick up muffins and provide them to VA clinics and assisted living facilities. It’s a small gesture, but it sets the tone for everything that follows – showing up with warmth, being present, and making people feel genuinely welcomed.
From there, his day is about connection. Deontae spends his time hosting and participating in community events, providing education on the services and resources available to seniors and veterans, and sitting down one on one with veterans who need help navigating their benefit resources. His goal is simple and powerful: make sure people know what is available to them and help them get there.
“It’s all about educating the community and helping to connect people with the right resources,” Deontae shares. “A lot of veterans don’t know what they are entitled to or where to start. That’s where I come in.”
Finding a Home at Attentive Angels
For Deontae, the transition from military life to Attentive Angels felt natural from day one. The camaraderie, the sense of purpose, the team around him. It was exactly what he had been looking for.
He has made no secret of the fact that he would love to stay with Attentive Angels until he retires. When you find a place that feels like home, you hold onto it.
This Veterans Day, we are incredibly proud to celebrate Deontae, not just for his service to our country, but for the way he continues to serve our community. Thank you for all that you do, Deontae!
