Joshua’s Hierarchy of Needs

2212.

This number may not mean much to you, but to Josh, it means 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲– the first long-term home he’s had in a decade.

Josh was ready to work, ready to earn his ticket in. But you think about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and you realize how hard it would be to get hired or hold down a job when you’re sleeping outside or in shelter, constantly threatened by the elements, illness or abuse.

Josh’s team of samaritans (people like you) helped him meet needs like keeping a phone active, or getting groceries, or sending in messages of constant encouragement. After getting to know Josh, one samaritan invited him to camp safely in their backyard. That soon turned into a stay in their basement.

Josh was able to access the time and space to sleep in a bed again, to store his belongings, to cook, to confront and recover from mental and physical health issues, to access case management, to apply for work, and to start working again.

It’s no easy task to find work during a public health epidemic, but Josh used his work ethic and safe foundation to push through and start saving. For five months, Josh overcame different setbacks to build his savings account.

Today, we’re proud to share this photo of Josh moving into his own place. We still hear from Josh time-to-time about internet services he’s comparing, politics, places he wants to explore– it’s such a treat.

To Josh’s team — thank you for providing a social home to him– as you can see, it led to a physical home soon after.

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