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Gerald, a homeless Vietnam veteran from New York, shares his inspiring story with Invisible People, a platform that highlights the unseen faces of homelessness. Despite the challenges he faces, Gerald’s strong moral values, rooted in his faith, keep him grounded. He maintains his dignity and hygiene by using Starbucks toilets, a small but crucial act of self-respect. This touching story resonates with teachings from the Quran, Bible, and Torah, emphasizing the importance of compassion, personal integrity, and community support. Whether you follow Islam, Christianity, Judaism, or any other faith, Gerald’s resilience and humanity serve as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit.
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Who are Invisible People?We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and
activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness. However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don't take action now.
What is Homeless?Homelessness is defined as living in housing that is below the minimum standard or lacks secure tenure. People can be categorized as homeless if they are: living on the streets (primary homelessness); moving between temporary shelters, including
houses of friends, family and emergency accommodation (secondary homelessness); living in private boarding houses without a private bathroom or security of tenure (tertiary homelessness).
