Help for Rudy (aka a Home)
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Hello, I'm starting this page to help a local homeless man and his 2 dogs stay safe and dry. He's in need of a full size van. We have a lead on a van in Watsonville, but without the money, they won't hold it for long.
Who is Rudy?
Rudy is 25. He grew up in the foster care system..... Which wasn't a positive experience. He suffers from anxiety and nighttime flashbacks from childhood abuse. In spite of that, he's the kindest, most giving and good hearted person you could meet. He sees the best in people and always tries to help others eventhough he very little himself. His dogs, Red and Papps are his heart and sole. Everything he does is to keep them happy and safe. They are healthy and well fed..... And loved more than I can express. Because of his dogs not having a safe place to stay, Rudy is having a hard time working. He is currently in jeopardy of losing his job at Hometown Buffet because he can't leave his dogs or his belongings alone on the streets. He lived in an RV but the registration was expired by 2 days and the police impounded it. He can't afford to get it back. Now he's sleeping outside every night with just blankets to keep him warm.
Rudy does NOT ask anyone for money. If someone offers him something, he'll accept it, but he'll never panhandle. He's willing to do any odd job, yard work, landscape work, or moving to make money. He just needs a place for his dogs to be safe while he's working. He's not lazy, he's able to work and he wants work, he just needs a break and the opportunity.
The money we will hopefully raise will go directly to buy a van or RV, the registration and insurance. Anything left over will go towards food, maintenance and a mattress for the van.
Rudy is a really sweet guy and if you get the chance to meet him you'll see how laid back and peaceful he is. During the day he stays by the Starbucks on Hillsdale and Ross. (if AT&T and Payless don't run him off) Everyone there at Starbucks really loves him though. If he gets extra money, he buys himself food, then offers to feed anyone else who is hungry.
He really deserves this and I really hope you can help.
(Being homeless isn't a crime, yet he sees the police multiple times a day. Where do people expect the homeless to go? Running them off, pushing them aside out of your view, doesn't fix the problem for them. It just makes you feel better or not feel guilty because you don't see the pain or struggle they're going through. Not every homeless person wants to live on the streets..... A very small fraction do and that's the biggest misconception. Many just need the opportunity to change their situation. But until you've been in that situation, having compassion rather than opinions is the best thing you can offer.)
Who is Rudy?
Rudy is 25. He grew up in the foster care system..... Which wasn't a positive experience. He suffers from anxiety and nighttime flashbacks from childhood abuse. In spite of that, he's the kindest, most giving and good hearted person you could meet. He sees the best in people and always tries to help others eventhough he very little himself. His dogs, Red and Papps are his heart and sole. Everything he does is to keep them happy and safe. They are healthy and well fed..... And loved more than I can express. Because of his dogs not having a safe place to stay, Rudy is having a hard time working. He is currently in jeopardy of losing his job at Hometown Buffet because he can't leave his dogs or his belongings alone on the streets. He lived in an RV but the registration was expired by 2 days and the police impounded it. He can't afford to get it back. Now he's sleeping outside every night with just blankets to keep him warm.
Rudy does NOT ask anyone for money. If someone offers him something, he'll accept it, but he'll never panhandle. He's willing to do any odd job, yard work, landscape work, or moving to make money. He just needs a place for his dogs to be safe while he's working. He's not lazy, he's able to work and he wants work, he just needs a break and the opportunity.
The money we will hopefully raise will go directly to buy a van or RV, the registration and insurance. Anything left over will go towards food, maintenance and a mattress for the van.
Rudy is a really sweet guy and if you get the chance to meet him you'll see how laid back and peaceful he is. During the day he stays by the Starbucks on Hillsdale and Ross. (if AT&T and Payless don't run him off) Everyone there at Starbucks really loves him though. If he gets extra money, he buys himself food, then offers to feed anyone else who is hungry.
He really deserves this and I really hope you can help.
(Being homeless isn't a crime, yet he sees the police multiple times a day. Where do people expect the homeless to go? Running them off, pushing them aside out of your view, doesn't fix the problem for them. It just makes you feel better or not feel guilty because you don't see the pain or struggle they're going through. Not every homeless person wants to live on the streets..... A very small fraction do and that's the biggest misconception. Many just need the opportunity to change their situation. But until you've been in that situation, having compassion rather than opinions is the best thing you can offer.)
Organizer
Sandra Miller
Organizer
San Jose, CA
