“When I was growing up, I didn’t know God. But I didn’t realize I was living for the devil, either. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life. I’ve walked down a lot of dark roads. I was strung out on alcohol and … Continue readingHe chooses good over evil, preaches ‘don’t give up’
“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 have what I call blessing bags that we carry in our car. I pass them out to people on the street. I’ve probably handed out a few hundred. Sometimes I give McDonald’s cards or a little money. “There are so many people out there … Continue readingBlessing bags her way of helping those in need
“We met through a dating service. I moved here from Houston to be with her. When our lease was up, we tried asking our landlord to give us another week or two to move all our stuff into storage. But when I stopped by our … Continue reading‘Tell them you have a son who’s lost in Texas’
“I’m thankful there’s a church here that on Thursdays I can sign up to get food. But it’s gotten to a point where you might see me at your local gas station asking for change. I don’t ask for this change for any habit. I … Continue readingHe may be homeless, but he’s not lazy
“Basically, my whole life revolves around the military. That’s where I feel the most comfortable. When I walk into the VA Hospital, for instance, I know I’m among my brothers and sisters. “So many veterans are dealing with PTSD, homelessness and other issues. When I … Continue readingDoing what he can to help fellow military veterans
“There are a lot of hurting people in Baytown. If you just look for it, you see it. Homeless people are the most visible, but there are so many others in need: widows, orphans, abused, passers-through. And something that’s always been nagging at me is … Continue readingHe focuses on helping ‘the least’ in community
“I moved here last November to get off drugs, to get away from all of that. “I come from a pretty sheltered life. I didn’t grow up like this. I had money. I have parents, but my dad’s an alcoholic and he likes to rub … Continue readingNow she’s walking in homeless person’s shoes
“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’
“I was living at an RV park. Me and my friend were staying there. He lit a cigarette and threw it at the propane tank. It had a hose leak, and it blew up. The whole bedroom caught on fire. That was about four years … Continue readingHe wants to be treated like ‘normal human being’