Jimmy’s path to stability wasn’t easy. For more than three years, he experienced homelessness in several Texas cities — Willis, Wichita Falls, and finally Conroe — where he often slept on the sidewalk next to a concrete barrier along State Highway 105 West. “Times were tough,” he said. “Sometimes I was bullied, never felt safe, and lived outside in the elements.”
Everything changed one afternoon after a simple meal at a nearby Hartz Chicken. Jimmy met with his Tri-County caseworker, who accompanied him to the Volunteers of America Texas office seeking housing assistance. There, he met Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Coordinator, Morris Cole and began the process that would change his life.
Since being approved for PSH in September 2022, Jimmy has flourished. He now lives in a stable home, pays his own rent each month, and continues to grow with the help of his support team at VOA Texas. “I’ve had my ups and downs and growing pains transitioning out of homelessness,” Jimmy said. “But my VOA Texas case manager, Tim Lloyd, has been there every step of the way.”
Jimmy is quick to share his gratitude. “I want to say a very sincere thank you to Volunteers of America, Morris Cole, Tim Lloyd and Maria Aguilar for never giving up on me and always having my back.”
For Jimmy, home is no longer just a dream — it’s a daily reality built on perseverance, partnership, and hope.