Even with the coughing, he managed a warm smile.
Joe was enjoying a left over sandwich that someone gave him. The top of a newspaper dispenser was his dining table. Joe is a familiar face to the regu...
A mother’s hope and a young man’s struggle.
While in downtown, a homeless man asked me for some change. So I offered to buy him a meal. On that street there was a hot dog vendor. We walked over ...
“I wish I had something to offer you”
A $20 bill fell out of a pedestrian’s pocket, George immediately picked it up from the ground, and ran to the owner and returned it to him. I co...
“We may not have money, but we are rich when it comes to love.”
Amber would run to Billy whenever her boyfriend beat her up really bad. She was in an abusive relationship for years. Nothing came easy to her. Her mo...
He stood there longing for connection.
He stood on the street corner, longing for connection. Mumbling incoherent words. People walked by, ignoring him. There was an intensity in his eyes, ...
“I like being alone”
I often see this young man wandering the streets by himself. I once inquired about his family, but he replied “I like being alone.” This...
All he needed was a hug.
I gently stretched out his paralyzed leg. His pants were drenched with urine. James had a stroke that paralyzed the left side of his body. His left ar...
She watched over me to make sure I was safe.
She walked with me through the dark and seemingly chaotic streets of Skid Row at night. Like an older sister, she watched over me to make sure I was s...
“There’s a lot of damaged people down here”
I complimented Danny on his gorgeous hazel eyes. “My mom told me when I was a kid, that my eyes will get me into trouble” he said laughing...
“Whatever I’ve cherished in my life I’ve lost”
Gable has been a lone wanderer for most of his adult life. He is soft spoken, humble, and gentle. He has a southern accent that’s all jumbled up...