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Success Stories

Whether a person has been living on the streets for years or only recently fell into homelessness, their journey is unique and often complex. Homelessness does not have to mean hopelessness. With help, many people have been able to make their way home, heal, and thrive. Get to know their stories.

August 7, 2024
A Veteran Gets a Fresh Start

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, ho…

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July 25, 2024
Two Reasons to Celebrate

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 o…

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July 25, 2024
Veteran on a Pathway Home

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 …

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July 25, 2024
Janie Finds Joy and Peace

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…

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June 3, 2024
On the Road to Stability

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 cover…

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May 28, 2024
From Incarceration to Independence

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 referre…

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May 23, 2024
Giving Back

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 …

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May 22, 2024
A Brighter Future for Robert

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, …

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May 15, 2024
Meet Miles

Meet Miles

  Miles, 33, spent much of his childhood moving from place to place as the son of parents in the military. Amid problems at home, he found himself in foster care and, at age 24, began experiencin…

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May 1, 2024
A Better Life is Waiting

A Better Life is Waiting

Young, 59, became homeless following a string of devastating events that derailed his life. He lost several loved ones and sustained life-altering injuries in a traumatic car accident, which led him t…

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April 15, 2024
Jasmine is Back on Track

Jasmine is Back on Track

Jasmine experienced homelessness on and off after exiting the foster care system when she turned 18. After years of constant stress over where she was going to sleep each night, she began researching …

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March 20, 2024
Overcoming Substance Use Disorder

Overcoming Substance Use Disorder

Mitch, a 40-year-old father originally from American Samoa, fell into homelessness after grappling with the devastating effects of methamphetamine addiction. His journey eventually brought him to Los …

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