From homelessness to Employee of the Year

By Shawn Liu, National Homeless Program Manager, Homeless Programs Office

June 22, 2026

For Linton Daniels, military service is a family legacy. A fourth-generation Marine, he served four years honoring the belief that serving your country is a fundamental responsibility.

During his service, Daniels’ perseverance got him through the toughest circumstances while always looking out for the person next to him. That sense of commitment, teamwork, and grit would shape the rest of his life and help carry him through periods of instability and homelessness.