AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – More than 100 local veterans were able to receive legal aid through a clinic hosted by the Warrior Alliance.

The group says legal challenges are a significant barrier for many veterans, impacting housing, employment and a veteran’s overall well-being.

The group is Finding Solutions for veterans as they navigate through civilian life.

Howard Williams is one of many veterans who took advantage of the Augusta Veteran Legal Services Clinic.

He served in the Army for 20 years and came to get information regarding his VA benefits.

“He explained the process, which I’m pretty familiar with through ebenefits.gov, but there were some things I didn’t know, some things that were different than what I’ve been told before. It was great information,” he said.

The Warrior Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Atlanta, but it works to provide assistance to veterans across Georgia.

Scott Johnson is the president and CEO. He said, “We did a presentation last fall, and we said we’re coming to Augusta. We’re going to start doing clinics here and find out what the demand is. We had over 140 veterans sign up within a week for legal assistance.”

Veterans were able to meet with local attorneys providing free legal assistance in areas such as family law, employment, education, VA benefits, health, wills and estates.

Williams says this is great for veterans who may not receive help otherwise.

“The ones who don’t have the skills to operate a computer can come to events like this and get information they may not know,” he said.

It’s support the Warrior Alliance encourages every veteran, service member and their families to get.

“There are benefits you earned and deserve for serving our nation. There’s no reason you shouldn’t take advantage of those. We don’t see it as a handout or hand up; we are literally providing the assistance you deserve,” Johnson said.

The organization works alongside other groups that share the mission in supporting those who have served.

“Even though there’s a government shutdown right now, veterans continue to get the help from the Warrior Alliance and our connected partners,” Johnson said.

Help veterans say is appreciated.

“It’s great. It’s a service veterans need, and it shows appreciation for the veterans, and sometimes that’s hard to get,” Williams said.