I Feel Like I Can Do Something - Andrew's Story

Andrew is quick with a smile and laugh.  He's a grandfather to eighteen and is now reconnecting with his family after getting an apartment through our Neighbors First program.

"I moved into my apartment on the 16th of September!"

When his wife died, Andrew became homeless, and soon turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain.  Now that he doesn't have to worry about shelter, he is working with his case manager.  "My goals are to go to church, to get my GED, and to get my driver's license."

He says, "I'm glad I got back close to my family; drugs were getting between me and family."

He looks forward to meeting his new great-grandson, who is only one month old.

Now, Andrew works hard to keep his apartment neat and work toward his goals.  "Having my own apartment makes me feel like I can do something, compared to when I was on the street."

"People help me, and I want to give back to someone else."

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