Vince’s Story
Vince* had hit rock bottom. He was living on the streets and struggling to make ends meet. The cold winter was unforgiving, and Vince often went days without a proper shower. However, all that changed when he visited the mobile shower unit organized by MTM’s outreach team. Every week, Vince would make his way to the mobile shower, where he was welcomed with open arms.
The team not only provided him with hot showers, but they also offered him meals and life-changing resources. Vince was grateful for the help and slowly began to trust the team. He confided in them, telling them about his struggles and asking for more help.
Over the next few months, the outreach team worked tirelessly with Vince to get his license, important documents, and set him up with a primary care physician. They even helped him find a job and obtain an apartment that he could call his own—something he hadn’t had in years! Vince was overwhelmed with the support he received from the team, and it gave him the motivation to turn his life around.
Today, Vince is still living in his own apartment, working part-time and volunteering with the outreach team at one of the mobile shower locations. He is grateful for the help he received and knows firsthand how one offer can turn a life around.
By providing Vince with basic necessities and support, he was given a fresh start at life.
*name changed to protect guest’s privacy