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Discover real stories from people who have experienced homelessness, as well as those fighting to end it.*
*Names and images are changed to protect these courageous people's privacy
Catherine
Catherine has faced challenge after challenge in her life. As a single mother who escaped domestic violence, Catherine has raised three daughters on her own, and in recent years family illness and financial hardship have left Catherine struggling to get by.
Joe
Joe (23) was experiencing homelessness and was a heavy user of methamphetamines. He wanted to turn his life around, and sought out Vinnies to assist him with accessing detox and rehabilitation programs for his drug addiction.