‘It was one of the sweetest moments in my life’
“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...
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It ‘feels very natural’ for her to help boys in need
“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...
From sexual abuse in childhood to helping others
“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...
Homeless woman: ’embarrassing to ask for money’
“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...
‘Positive thoughts can’t solve all your problems’
“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...
Artist continues work, even while homeless
“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...
Shelter provides help for homeless families
“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...
After losing it all, she would like to give back
“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...
Seeking stable life after living in homeless shelters
“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 shelter kids who come over the border alone’
“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...
