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A smiling man sitting on stairs, embodying resilience and hope as he transitions towards stable housing.

A New Lease on Life

Damian had a steady job working on fuselages and bulkheads at a NASA contractor for years when an accident shattered both his ankles. Doctors said he would never walk again, but he proved them wrong.  Shortly after overcoming that adversity,…

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A person standing proudly at their new home, embodying hope and resilience in the journey from homelessness.

Finding Safe Harbor

The seas have been a bit rough for McKenzie Harrell, a U.S. Navy veteran, but she has since found safe harbor.  She left her Alabama hometown because she felt it was not friendly to people like her who identify as…

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A man wearing an Army cap sits comfortably in a cozy chair, symbolizing resilience and hope in his journey toward stability.

A Veteran Gets a Fresh Start

After serving two tours of duty in Iraq with the U.S. Army, Ronald settled down in Texas with his wife, three children, and a new career as an IT college instructor. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, however, his school shut…

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A smiling woman stands at her new home’s door, embodying hope and resilience in her journey from homelessness.

Two Reasons to Celebrate

It was a momentous day for Lisa. It began with her getting off the streets and into a hotel room, thanks to Pathway Home. It ended with her attending her son’s high school graduation. Lisa, 53 years old, began experiencing…

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Veteran on a Pathway Home

A retired Army veteran, musician and singer, David fell into homelessness when his wife passed away and he was evicted from their home as his name was not on the formal lease. He lived on the streets of Monrovia for…

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A woman in a red dress stands confidently outside, embodying hope and resilience in her journey toward stable housing.

Janie Finds Joy and Peace

For many years Janie worked as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness. When her partner left her unexpectedly, she found herself unable to pay the bills on her own and fell into homelessness herself during the COVID pandemic. Janie spent…

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A man with facial tattoos smiles warmly, embodying resilience and hope in his journey toward stable housing.

On the Road to Stability

When the company where Antonio had worked for several years closed its doors, he found himself at risk of homelessness without a consistent source of income. He struggled to find employment that covered basic expenses and recognized that a different…

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A smiling individual holds up a set of keys, celebrating their new housing opportunity and support received.

From Incarceration to Independence

Saul, 25, was living with his parents when a family disagreement landed him in jail. With nowhere to go after his release and no support network to lean on, he fell into homelessness. Saul was referred to Home At Last…

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A smiling woman in a vibrant dress holds a key, symbolizing her new home and the hope of a brighter future.

Giving Back

Candice was studying to become a registered nurse when circumstances led to her experiencing homelessness. She endured many hardships while living on the streets, surviving domestic violence and gang violence. When Los Angeles County conducted its first RV-focused Pathway Home…

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Two men smiling and posing together in a cozy living space, celebrating their new housing and support.

A Brighter Future for Robert

Robert, 41, and his family were receiving housing support through the Shallow Subsidy program when he unexpectedly lost his job. Around this time, his partner gave birth to the couple’s second child, which put additional financial strain on the family.…

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