Paul used to sleep on the streets of Skid Row in a card board box just a few doors down from Urban Connection. After years of being an addict, Paul was able to quit the habit and started to volunteer at various ministries here in Skid Row. Today, Paul volunteers as our Facilities Manager and [...]
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Residents of Skid Row: Kira Perdu
Skid Row is filled with people that are mentally ill. For the past 6 months this young woman only known as “KiKi” had been coming into our facility during the day and sleeping in front of our building at nights. KiKi didn’t speak to anyone. If anyone tried to harass or even help her, she [...]
Residents of Skid Row: Michelle
Michelle was a newer addition to our family. At the beginning of December, Paul Chisham found Michelle crying on the street. Her wheelchair was broken, rain was pouring down, and she had nowhere to go. Being the great guy that he is, Paul took care of everything. He brought Michelle to the Urban Connection, got [...]
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