PLEASE MEET STEPHANIE:
Two months ago Stephanie's life was literally flipped upside down when she was hit by a car that didn't see her in a crosswalk. She shattered her knee and tore ligaments in her collar bone. She actually tried to get up and walk away hoping she was alright.
After five days in the hospital she was wheeled outside in the cold and they pretty much wished her luck. Stephanie considers it very lucky she was able to get in touch with her friend or as she said, "I would still be outside of the hospital in a wheelchair today."
Her friend let her stay with her in her tent next to the freeway. In order to get to the tent, she had to scale a wall, and she was (and is currently) in a wheelchair. Stephanie needed help, this was no place to heal.
Debbie and Damien caught wind of the situation and quickly helped her get into a tiny house in the Nickelsville Othello Village with the help of Richard at Union Gospel Mission and REACH.
She has made her tiny space very cozy and organized. She said she's always kept her places neat and comfy, even when she was living in a tent. She is very grateful to be there in a bed and with a heater!
Stephanie told me she has two kids. "I used to have a house, a job as a real estate agent, a husband, and a dog and a cat, the whole thing." Once her husband left her, the drinking took over and she lost it all. I asked her if she still drinks and she was beautifully honest "I'm healing now, one thing at a time."
She didn't want to be photographed in her wheelchair because she will "be out of this thing soon." So she carefully hopped to be in the photo.
Stephanie is bright, sweet, beautiful, honest, REAL, and she wants to better her life. I know you can do it girl, you already are.
Nickelsville Othello Village | Dawndra
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PLEASE MEET JOHN:
John Steel is a very friendly and interesting man with a very interesting name. I told him it was a name destined for fame.
John told me how much he loves living in Seattle. He wants to write a book about the historic buildings and also his favorite sidewalks in Pioneer Square. He said he wants to make the book from his perspective, hanging out with his friends on the street. He is very excited to write about his favorite sidewalks which is a really cool idea.
I told him he might want to keep a journal and carry a camera. He said that the Nikon he wants is at Target for 145 bucks, so, someday. He said he will start taking pictures and writing soon. He told me he is currently actively looking for work.
John is currently staying at the Union Gospel Mission. He told me two amazing things happened yesterday, he met me (awww shucks) and Russell Wilson made an appearance at Union Gospel. "What a great day, keep smiling"
His goal is to have enough material to be published in one year.
Pioneer Square neighborhood | Dawndra
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PLEASE MEET BECCA:
Up until two years ago Becca was living in a tent. She lived on the streets from 2007-2018. The police swept her little tent community two years ago and uprooted everything that she knew.
The worst part was that she was very ill, finding out later she had pneumonia. Debbie and Damian came to the scene and got her the hospital care she needed. Eventually the LOVE van scooped her up and got her into this tiny house in Georgetown Nickelsville so she could stay warm and rest in a bed. She has been here for two years and is very grateful for that.
Becca has seven kids and 14 grandkids!
She has lived in Tennessee, Detroit back in the 60's, Apache Junction AZ, and Seattle. Although she is 56 years old, she has the spirit of a young girl. She loves art and would love more art supplies. She dreams of getting a rottweiler puppy one day. She has seen several UFO's in her life and talks to ghosts regularly. She is interesting, spiritual, smart, and very sweet. She has spoken at city hall as a voice for the homeless community, and wants to do more of that.
Becca you are beautiful and loved!
Georgetown Nickelsville Village | Dawndra
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