“I met Sammy last year, and I really hit it off with him. We spent a lot of time together. Then a few months after I got home from my first trip, he ran away from the shelter and went back to the streets. I … Continue reading‘It was one of the sweetest moments in my life’
“My parents have always been very generous with their time and their money, and they’ve always opened their home to people who needed it. I kind of watched them throughout my life take care of the people around them and take care of their community. … Continue readingIt ‘feels very natural’ for her to help boys in need
“I’ve done a lot of volunteer work: homeless shelters, soup kitchens, all sorts of stuff. I worked with elderly people for a couple years. I’ve been involved with activities to assist kids. Just anything where I can help people. “One day, I’d like to work … Continue readingFrom sexual abuse in childhood to helping others
“I lost my husband. He died from drinking too much. I couldn’t keep him from drinking. We were married for about 10 years. “Since he passed away, I don’t have any family here. So I’m kind of by myself again. It’s lonely. Real lonely. “It’s … Continue readingHomeless woman: ’embarrassing to ask for money’
“I’m struggling right now, trying to find a job. I can work. I’ve had different types of jobs, but I went to school to be a medical biller. I had an internship for a month, but they require more than that experience to get a … Continue reading‘Positive thoughts can’t solve all your problems’
“Last month I was homeless. Just a rock and a hard spot, man. I was in a homeless shelter with all my equipment and stuff. It was horrible, and I’m blessed to not be there. I’m staying at my parents’ house now. “Actually, I’ve been … Continue readingArtist continues work, even while homeless
“My favorite charity is Bay Area Homeless Services. We just had a fundraiser and raised enough money to build a new family center. “At one time, I was president of the board for the shelter. It’s a great place if people are willing to live … Continue readingShelter provides help for homeless families
“No matter who we are, the rug can get pulled out from under us at any time. “I was a substitute teacher, but during the break between semesters I couldn’t find work and ended up losing everything. The homeless shelter took me in and I … Continue readingAfter losing it all, she would like to give back
“I was in CPS (Children’s Protective Services) since I was 4. I left at 18 because, you know, I’d been in there so long. After that, we got married and just decided to come down here. We’ve been homeless ever since, going from shelter to … Continue readingSeeking stable life after living in homeless shelters
“I work for a nonprofit called BCFS (Baptist Child and Family Services). A lot of people in Baytown don’t even know we’re here. We shelter kids who come over the border alone. We give them a temporary place to stay, food, clothes, and try to … Continue reading‘We shelter kids who come over the border alone’