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Carlos Roman

<div>Rebuilding After a Life of Struggle: Sponsor My Journey Home


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<div>After serving 23 years behind bars, I returned to a world that had moved on—but I didn’t come back empty. I came home with a mission: to grow, to give back, and to finally build a stable life with a place to call my own.


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<div>Over the last 4 years, I’ve worked hard to become a certified Peer Specialist, Mental Health First Aid Responder, and Mandated Reporter. I volunteer in Bed-Stuyed Brooklyn’s EMT training program and dedicate every day to helping my community. But now, I need a little help to keep pushing forward.


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<div>**My Next Step: Homeownership**


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<div>Today, I officially began the path to homeownership by attending the First-Time Homebuyer Orientation with NHS Brooklyn. I’m working toward qualifying for NYC’s HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program (which provides up to $100,000) and an FHA loan—tools that can turn my dream of owning a home into reality.


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<div>**Why I’m Asking for Support**


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<div>I currently rely solely on SSI, which barely covers the basics—rent, transportation, phone, car insurance, and daily living costs. While I complete the necessary steps toward homeownership, I need some sponsorship to stay afloat and focused.


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<div>**This Is Bigger Than Me**


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<div>This isn’t a handout—it’s a hand *up*. I’ve put in the time, the energy, and the heart. I’m not just rebuilding for myself; I’m proving that redemption and transformation are possible.  


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<div>Ways You Can Help:


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<div>CashApp: **$Carlos222333**


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<div>Gas cards, phone minutes, or any essentials are deeply appreciated.


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<div>Let’s show the world that with the right support, change *is* possible.


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<div>With gratitude,  


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<div>Carlos A. Roman


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