My hopes are high

Photo of H Street

H Street, near where Joshua sells papers. Photo courtesy of Washington.org.

Two personal goals of mine are to be a successful entrepreneur and to achieve stable housing. I have been homeless now for 10 months and housing is my top priority.

I am currently receiving Social Security for schizophrenia and bipolar disorderso I sell Street Sense for extra income.

Returning back to Street Sense Media sales is a blessing. I can and I will admit that sales are kind of slow due to the coronavirus, but I still managed to scrape up a little bit of money.

I’ve changed my location which is now at 6th and H streets NE, right in front of the Whole Foods Market. I figured that everybody needs to eat and since food is a necessity it would work out for me by selling Street Sense newspapers right in front.  I’ve met some new people and they have been very nice to me, giving me donations and treating me to Starbucks drinks.

When the coronavirus pandemic is over I am going to go back and sell papers at my old location, which is near 13th and G streets NW. But for now I am selling Street Sense in front of the Whole Foods Market. Personally, I love this location.I usually have to work a four to six-hour shift just to see $60.00, but the work is worth my while.

I need to humble myself and work on my patience, so I can become successful. I love my life and I am very grateful for what I have already.

I currently stay at the Blair House, a transitional rehabilitation facility for men. Hopefully, I will get out of the transitional house and will receive my own housing soon. I know receiving housing is not so easy, but my faith and my hopes are high.

information about New Signature, a Washington DC tech solutions and consulting firm

Advertisement

email updates

We believe ending homelessness begins with listening to the stories of those who have experienced it.

Subscribe

RELATED CONTENT