I'm raising money for basic needs so I can eat throughout the day.

Why I'm using HandUp for my basic needs.

I am poor and homeless and searching for some help.

About me.

I was born and raised in San Francisco, and currently live at the Oak Hotel. I spend most of my day meeting with people, talking, and pan handling to meet my daily needs. I actually pass out codes for the restrooms, and do other odd jobs to gain additional support.

My backstory.

I have been disabled since 1987, I became homeless after I had to leave my parents house in the early 80's, and never really got situatied enough to obtain stable housing. I have never had housing post my departure from my parents house but do live off and on in hotels.

My goals, moving forward.

Moving forward, I would like to get housing, and get my section 8 housing back. My life long goal, and I am taking steps toward it, is to learn how to read and then create my own business.

Other things I'd like to share about myself.

I am at my happiest when I am not panhandling, and have some kind of money in my pocket. My wildest dream is to learn how to read, and going back to school.