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By theGrio.com

From NBC Los Angeles:

US Army disabled veteran and founder of Veteran’s Connection, Lisa Groves is on a mission to help veterans across the country.

“I’m making sure that no veteran is left behind and making sure the government takes better care of our veterans,” Groves said.

Groves, who is disabled and in a wheelchair, is traveling to all 48 states through December 2011 to raise awareness for homeless veterans.

Her quest began September 2nd when she left West Virginia and she’s been paying for the entire trip out of her own pocket, often sleeping in her car to save money.

“It doesn’t matter as long as I’m able to help a veteran,” Groves said.

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