“Under your leadership, VRC has helped numerous South Carolina veterans regain stability during critical periods in their lives and begin the transition toward long-term self-sufficiency. VRC’s results here in South Carolina show that this model is both responsible and effective.”
— Representative Brandon L. Cox
South Carolina House of Representatives, District 92
February 25, 2026
Dear CPT Cornicelli,
I would like to formally acknowledge the work you and the Veteran Recovery Coalition (VRC) are doing to support veterans across South Carolina. Challenges surrounding veteran homelessness and reintegration are often discussed at a high level, but your organization has taken those concerns and turned them into practical solutions that are producing real results in local communities.
Under your leadership, VRC has helped numerous South Carolina veterans regain stability during critical periods in their lives and begin the transition toward long-term self-sufficiency. These outcomes reflect more than statistics or reports; they represent men and women who have reconnected with housing, employment opportunities, vital support services, and a renewed sense of direction after their military service.
What distinguishes VRC’s work is not only the number of veterans reached, but the deliberate approach used to support them. Your organization’s focus on structure, accountability, and individualized case planning demonstrates a clear understanding that veterans require more than short-term assistance. By emphasizing coordinated case management, workforce readiness, and consistent follow-through, VRC is addressing underlying challenges rather than offering temporary fixes.
The positive effects of this work extend well beyond the individual veteran. Families gain stability, employers benefit from dependable and motivated workers, and communities are strengthened when veterans are given the tools and support needed to successfully reintegrate and contribute. VRC’s results here in South Carolina show that this model is both responsible and effective.
Organizations like the Veteran Recovery Coalition play a critical role at the local level, where trust, continuity, and personal relationships matter most. I appreciate the seriousness with which you and your team carry out this mission and commend the progress you have made on behalf of South Carolina’s veterans and their families.
Thank you for your continued service to those who have served our state and our nation. Please feel free to contact my office if there is ever an opportunity for us to support or collaborate with your efforts.
Sincerely,
Brandon Cox
South Carolina State Representative
District 92
