MEET rodney

The invisibly disabled and under-valued Veteran

Rodney served honorably as a member of the elite combat defense police. He was moving toward home ownership when financial disaster struck.

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MEET CARRIE

The single parent and the working poor

Carrie is the loving and single mother of wonderful respectful and intelligent twin daughters. She works two jobs totaling 82 hours per week to make it.

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MEET JIM

The socially disordered and physically afflicted​

After the injury, Jim became homeless. He receives $603 per month in federal disability and medical benefits so his net income drops to $579.

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MEET RANDY

The mentally disabled and injured on-the-job

Randy is profoundly dyslexic but labeled "retarded." His life work has been that of a painter. 'I was making it… just barely, but I was doing OK.'

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MEET DAVID

The roadblocks to dignity and fairness

David had been living on the streets of Austin, Texas when he decided to “turn his life around.” David is a very hard worker. He started as a janitor.

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MEET PAPPY

Just a "Regular Person" stuck on the streets​

Pappy had gone to sleep in the park with a friend. One of the officers got out of his car and started walking in Pappy’s direction. Pappy’s friend froze.

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