Oliver lost touch with his family during his years of homelessness but he recently reconnected with his sister, who he had not seen in years. They made spaghetti – his favorite meal – together in his new apartment. It’s been a long hard road, but with the help of our supporters, Oliver is rebuilding his life.
Raised in Georgetown, Oliver has lived in Central Texas his entire life. He moved to Austin as a young adult to begin his career. He worked in several different fields, but it was a sudden job loss while working at Health & Human Services that turned his world upside down.
Though he had family nearby, they were not able to provide the support he needed to regain stability. He experienced homelessness for the better part of the next 10 years, consistently trying to find work as he could to rebuild his life.