In this month’s Front Steps newsletter, we shine a spotlight on Mr. Contreras, a testament to resilience and the transformative power of community support. Through the unwavering dedication of his case manager, Dennis Cox, and the ongoing assistance provided by Front Steps, Mr. Contreras has emerged as a beacon of hope for those seeking to overcome homelessness.
Mr. Contreras’s journey has been marked by perseverance and the willingness to confront his challenges head-on. Despite facing dependence on alcohol and drugs, he found the strength to seek help and embark on a path to recovery.
“You have to be willing to do the work,”
he emphasizes, reflecting on his journey to sobriety.
“There was a time when no one could help me because I didn’t want to help myself.”
Since 2012, Mr. Contreras has been a member of the Permanent Supportive Housing program, which has provided him with the stability and resources necessary to rebuild his life. Through the support of Front Steps, he has not only overcome addiction but has also tackled the obstacles standing in the way of stable housing.
For Mr. Contreras, the message to those in our community struggling with homelessness is one of hope and empowerment.
“It gets better,”
he assures,
“As long as you ask for help and tell the truth about what you need, places like Front Steps will help you.”
His journey exemplifies the transformative impact of community support and serves as an inspiration to all those facing adversity. As Front Steps continues its mission to provide assistance and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness, stories like Mr. Contreras’s remind us of the profound difference that compassion and perseverance can make in changing lives for the better.
