Determined to move forward, Anthony actively sought assistance. Beginning in 2022, he connected regularly with the City’s Homeless Outreach Team and multiple community partners to stabilize his health, begin medication management, and enter shelter programs whenever possible. Over the years, he engaged in peer support, behavioral health services, medical care, and daily assistance from organizations including St. Ann Place, The Salvation Army’s Respite Program, Integrated Healthcare Services, and the Lewis Center.

Like many individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, Anthony’s journey included setbacks and required extraordinary patience, coordination, and persistence. The City’s Community Services team stayed by his side throughout the process—helping him apply for every available housing and support program, maintaining updated documentation year after year, and ensuring he never fell out of contact even when progress was slow.

In 2026, Anthony entered the Lewis Center for the final time. On August 13, 2026, after years of determination and teamwork, Anthony and the outreach team achieved the outcome he had been working toward: he moved into Permanent Supportive Housing. Today, he has a safe, stable home with wrap‑around support services designed to help him maintain long‑term housing success.

Anthony shared deep gratitude for every provider, outreach worker, and partner who supported him throughout his journey. His story is a powerful reminder that overcoming homelessness often requires multiple interventions, consistent engagement, and the belief that every person deserves a chance at stability.

Now, Anthony is settling into his new apartment and beginning a fresh, hopeful chapter in the city where he grew up.