Ron had been homeless for over six years. He lived on the streets, often sleeping under the bridge or on park benches in the summer and at the Warming Shelter in the winter.  He had part – time jobs, but had a hard time keeping them because he did not have a consistent place to shower, so his hygiene was not good.  He wanted to get off the street, but his mental health issues added to the difficulty and he was not able to save the little money he did earn, because others took advantage of him. 

Once he entered Project Help, the Caseworker found him an apartment right away, as well as furniture and other apartment needs donated by generous people in the community.  Project Help taught him skills he needed to maintain living independently.  Project Help also assisted him with getting appropriate mental and physical healthcare, insurance, and food assistance.  He was able to start working full-time and pays a portion of his income toward his rent every month.