{"id":739,"date":"2020-09-24T16:42:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T16:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowery.org\/updates\/?p=739"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:32:57","slug":"working-through-the-hardship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowery.org\/updates\/2020\/09\/working-through-the-hardship\/","title":{"rendered":"Working through the hardship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thanks for giving Ken a helping hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In these times of uncertainty, we\u2019ve all been searching for purpose. But Ken knows he is here for a reason. He has survived three heart attacks, been hit by a car four times and survived a near-drowning. He\u2019s even endured homelessness after losing a job, an experience he wouldn\u2019t wish upon anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“It\u2019s scary. You don\u2019t know what will happen,\u201d Ken shares about sleeping on the streets. \u201cI\u2019ve been kicked and beat up on. When it\u2019s cold, you have to bundle up with seven layers to keep warm.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

One evening, while Ken was huddled near a church, he was invited by its pastor inside, was fed and offered a place to stay the night. This act of kindness inspired Ken to go to a local library, update his resume and apply for interviews. Eventually, Ken secured a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For months, Ken continued working in a maintenance and security role and lived with roommates until the situation fell through. At just the right time, a friend recommended The Bowery Mission for help until Ken could find a new apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Ken already has a job, the generosity of friends like you is providing him with safe shelter, meals and other essentials. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ken has also benefited from virtual resources and workshops to continue growing his career skills and searching for a more stable, higher-paying job. Now, he is able to save money and work on reestablishing his credit to find a new apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAt The Bowery Mission, I\u2019ve gotten help personally, physically, emotionally, spiritually. Every aspect, they\u2019ve helped me….it is a great place to be because they care.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Ken, client of The Bowery Mission<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

See Ken and others’ experiences during COVID-19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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