George is a member of our Homeless Speakers Bureau, a group of homeless and formerly homeless people who speak in the community about their personal experiences with homelessness.
I’ve been clean and sober for 22 years now, and I’ve finally moved into my own place this past month, which is something I haven’t had in two decades.
It’s an experience I’ll never forget.
Getting back to where I feel like I’m somebody is the biggest milestone of all. Feeling like I’m somebody. Feeling that I’m worthwhile. Feeling that I can make a difference.
I’m George Sidwell, and for the past seven years I’ve been a Real Change vendor. ...