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Jesse is currently living in a shelter and navigating stage 4 kidney failure, but he’s still looking for part-time work. He wants something to do — something purposeful — so he isn’t left sitting alone with his thoughts. He’s been applying to jobs but has struggled to move forward, in part because he needs help putting his resume together in a way employers will take him seriously. Jesse wants to work. He just needs support getting there.

Erick has been actively applying to jobs but hasn’t heard back. After being evicted, he lost his home and most of his belongings, which eventually led him to the streets. During that time, his identity was stolen, preventing him from getting a fingerprint card — a barrier that’s made finding work even harder. Erick has been out of work for seven months. He’s had a few interviews, but each time he’s been told they found someone “more qualified.” Still, he’s determined to work

Brian is originally from Bothell, Washington, but much of his life has been spent on the move. Over nearly 40 years, he lived across Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego, and Portland, following work, family, and circumstance before returning to Seattle about six months ago. Through every chapter, one constant remained: his dog Brutus, who has been by his side for 10 years. Brian first left Seattle for Texas to be with his wife. After a divorce, he moved to Mesa, where he worked as a b

John is originally from Paradise, California. He served two years in the military during the first Gulf War, where he worked on Faulk boxes and took pride in his role. His service came to an early end after he was medically discharged due to a back injury, a turning point that would shape much of what followed. After leaving the military, John made his way to Seattle, sharing that employment there didn’t require a home address — a detail that reflects how small systems can ma

Doug’s journey is one of persistence and resilience. After losing his apartment when his car broke down, he struggled to find employment, submitting nearly 400 applications through Indeed. He recently found a job and is slowly working toward stability again, taking things one step at a time.

Terrell’s journey is one of hope. Having been on the streets for just two months, he is determined to change his situation and move forward. He shared his commitment to finding stability and his belief that before the new year, he will no longer be on the streets; rather, he will be ready to contribute to society.

During our Seattle distribution yesterday, we met a man who asked to go by “Irish,” whose story carries the weight of service, sacrifice, and the difficult realities veterans often face when returning home. Irish was born in Ireland and raised in Washington before becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. He went on to serve as an Army marksman, completing two tours in Iraq. When reflecting on his time overseas, he told us the biggest lesson he learned was that “war is pointless,”