and two years later, delvin has found his success. he now works for the center as an out reach navigator. he goes out on the streets of philadelphia to use his own experience as an inspiration for other veterans.

this is how delvin sees it.s another way to serve his country. >> but it's a good service 'cause see before we were in war, this is a different war. this is a war on homelessness and we're trying to end that war. and we're doing a good job of it, too. ♪ >>> veterans multi service center is sponsor of ours. it has many services for veterans from transportation and housing to job training and employment. for more information or to donate head to our website at fox29.com. >>> fox 29 investigators is tracking a brewing controversy in a new jersey community over a police stop. jeff cole is working the story. he's in the newsroom with his report coming up tonight at 10. >> reporter: we'll look ahead. fox 29 investigates has obtain police dash cam video from a late march traffic stop in bridgeton, new jersey which is now at the center of some court battles. the video shows police pounding on the back window of a vehicle with the driver inside refusing to open the door or drop the window. the driver and officer have a h

when we first started, we have housed 1300 plus veterans and families. >> reporter: one of them, delvin changed my life, gave me a reason to look forward to life again. >> in terms of partnership and resources, hud, v.a., city of philadelphia, office of supportive housing, even the governor's office in pennsylvania joined a movement to support initiative to end homelessness. a true collaboration. >> great to see that one success story. so many problems veterans face. the city feels that homelessness is functionally zero. explain that. >> they've been able to find housing for just about 1300 homeless vets and families, which is great. still some people who choose not to come off the streets. they don't want to be in the shelter system or temporary house organize even permanent housing. that's what they mean by functional zero. what they do know, in terms of the city and its office of supportive housing, they know everybody's names. anybody out on the streets, know their names, know where they can fine them, reach out to them. >> making progress. take a look at numbers. a closer look how

one of the beneficiaries is delvin, served in the army and tells me that the veterans' multiservice centern the city helped him find a place to live and find a job. >> looking where i was, where i am, it's a great difference. it's like a 180-degree turn. >> it's been a collaboration. hud, v.a., city of philadelphia office supportive housing and the governor's office joined the growing movement to support initiatives to end veteran homelessness. >>> new at 5:30, change for the mummers' parade. for the first time ever, a division for ethnic organizations. mexican heritage groups a among the new participants. there have been complaints about diversity and participation and attendance dropped off. the mummers say this will ensure the parade survives and thrives. there are concerns over racism involving the company given the latest casino project in south philadelphia. today a coalition of african-american sievic and religious leaders asked city council not to fast track zoning. the companies have been sued multiple times for discriminating against black customers. city council will hold a hear