A’s Story

A is a well-known member of our community who had been homeless for nine years, during which he had experienced many tragedies including the loss of his life partner. In the past year, A and his two dogs, Vegas and Felony, became friendly faces at our GLA Day Center and Housing Assistance Point sites. Thanks to these stable and reliable programs which allow individuals to grow trust at their own pace and on their own terms, our outreach team was able to connect with A and build a reliable relationship.

After many cold nights out on the street, our outreach team was finally able to secure permanent housing for A. He, Vegas and Felony have successfully moved indoors and are excited to begin cooking tamales in their new kitchen. Stable housing will now allow him to fulfill his lifelong dreams of buying a car and visiting relatives in Tennessee.

Congratulations, A! Welcome home!