1-2-22 I’m working at Chipotle in Malibu now. It’s a good job, just a long commute from my place near USC. I may lose my apartment soon because I’m behind in rent from being unemployed during Covid. Does anyone have a room I can rent? Or know of an affordable place? I’m hoping to get my driver’s license soon and a car one day. Click here to send me a message.

12-3-20 I got a new job part time at Trader Joes. I am so happy and look forward to it. It’s close to my apartment so that even better. Wish me luck. Click here to send me a message.

10-22-20 Hi. I lost my job at Walmart and can only stay in my housing till the end of the year. I am trying to stay positive. It’s really hard and Covid makes it harder. I ‘m not sure what’s going to happen to me. Bye for now, Iric - Click here to send me a message

8-17-20 Hey it’s Iric. Thanks for checking in on me. I am still in my apartment. It is challenging with different roommates and my place has bugs now and I am getting all bit up. I am so happy to have a place to call home. So that is good. I feel lucky to be off the streets. There were so many times I thought I would be on the streets forever. I am working at Walmart as a stock person. It’s only part time, so if you have any job leads, please contact me. I’ll do another update soon so please check back and I’ll keep you posted. I’d love to hear from you. Thanks, Iric - Click here to send me a message

Five Ways to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

1. Volunteer

2. Donate in-kind goods

3. Advocate for affordable housing and renters' rights

4. Sign-up for the annual Homeless Count

5. Just say "hello" and make eye contact

“We rise by lifting others.” - Robert G. Ingersoll

To learn more and find out how you can help children in foster care and people experiencing homelessness:

www.safeplaceforyouth.org - empowers current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency through service-enriched education and housing programs, advocacy, and consistent relationships with a community of people who care.

www.epath.org - we help people find permanent housing and provide case management, medical and mental healthcare, benefits advocacy, employment training, and other services to help them maintain their homes stably.

www.endhomelessness.org - a nonpartisan organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

www.allianceforchildrensrights.org - fights to provide stability for children in foster care and those at risk of entering foster care by helping them obtain access to mental and medical healthcare, educational services, benefits, housing, and more

www.casaforchildren.org - supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

www.unitedfriends.org - empowers current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency through service-enriched education and housing programs, advocacy, and consistent relationships with a community of people who care.