‘Homeless Stand Down’ gives help and hope in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Homelessness is an issue that’s usually missed.

Melvin Kelly Jr. is a veteran whose dealing with that predicament.

Round 2,000 folks had been in attendance on the Homeless Stand Down occasion.

Kelly was right here to get out of his scenario.

It’s one that may scare anybody, however he’s not afraid.

“They train you that within the marine corps, by no means quit and at all times carry your self with respect and dignity,” he stated.

City Barber Affiliation Govt Director Waverly Willis put all this collectively.

He’s been homeless himself, and is aware of precisely what everybody right here goes by way of.

“If I can do it, you are able to do it. Don’t quit, don’t quit. Associates, members of the family, all people’s going to surrender on you. Don’t ever quit on your self,” Willis added.

Attendees got haircuts and medical doctors carried out physicals, exams, and foot exams.

Caseworkers had been additionally on-site to offer help.

Free clothes, sneakers, and meals had been additionally handed out.

Ultimately, it’s a day to inspire folks to get out of the darkness and step into the sunshine.

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