Our Guests
Sandy
“I became homeless in 2012.
I sometimes sleep on the
church porch if I have no other
place to go. I feel ashamed
sometimes. I try to do the right
things ... we just can't get in a
place. I have a friend named
John who helps me. It's very
hard to survive out here on the
streets. I try to keep to myself.
I pray for positivity ... God
woke me up today. That’s a
good thing. I like to try to
think positive. Broadway
church gives me hope and
joy.”
Carlos
“I was born in El Salvador. I
came to America when I was 10.
I am now 38 years old. I would
like to have a car, a job, and work towards a comfortable life.
“I think Broadway is a great
place to come. They make you
feel comfortable ... treat you well and they help you. It would be hard for some of us, if it weren't for Broadway. We can take a shower and change clothes. I like to ride bikes and work hard. I listen to people’s problems. I
believe in God too.”
Paul Hupp
“I want wisdom and I
know now what not to do,
by making mistakes. One
has to make the mistakes
— it’s the way we learn. I
am a smarter person now
because of this. I have been
coming here for 4 to 5
years. I think what Broadway
does is important for
the community. The Hope
used to serve breakfast;
when they stopped is when
Broadway started serving
breakfast, and I have been
coming here ever since. I
also come for the Sunday
noon meal every week.”
Becky Moore
“Today I am working on getting
to know myself ... from the
past that was so negative to a future that's brighter: I am sober for about 45 days ... I come to BCP to get assistance and the help they give us in our time of need ... to see the people. To remember where I came from. I
have lived in South Bend for 22
years. I have lived homeless and in rehabs ... I fell and now get up again. The Y helped me ... BCP and St Margaret’s House ...
“Someday I hope to give back.
I love kids ... I am looking for my purpose in life ... that's why I am working on getting clean and finding out what God has in store
for me.”
Linda Krayn
“What I love to do is go
horseback riding ... and my cat
... I even once had a full blooded timber wolf ... that's how I got nickname Wolfie ... I like wolves because they are free
and can do what they want ...
they can go wherever ... that's
why I’ve chosen to be homeless
since 2008 ... I tried the YWCA
once but it didn't work out ... I
find safe places around. I have
a cat named Baby Boy and he
goes everywhere ... I like to
care for him ... he is like a child
who gives me unconditional
love. A local vet office helped
me for free ... a bug crawled
into his skin and tried to make a
cocoon. I like to come to BCP
for the food and showers and
depend on them
Buddy
“Every day is a good day
when I am above ground.
Kenny is a good man, he takes
good care of me. He is a good
payee. Other payees treated me
wrong. I like to recycle to make
the Southeast community look
nicer.”
Michael Kincannon
“I served in the U.S.
Army for 12 years. I was a
hand-to-hand combat
instructor ... stateside ... I
traveled all over to different
bases. “This is a needed place
for a lot of people in the
community. It can do a lot
for a person. I use places
like Project WARM. The
hardest part of being on the
street is finding a safe place
to sleep. BCP is a haven ...
I come for breakfast
Robert Brantley
“I have been coming to
Broadway to help out in the
kitchen for several years. I
come in the mornings and
make coffee, do dishes, and I
help Kenny get set up for the
morning breakfast.
“I am married to Annie,
and have four children and
16 grandchildren and also
great-grandchildren. I really
care about what Broadway
does for people. Broadway
really cares about people, and
I want to help them do that,
in whatever ways I can.”