I became homeless through, sort of not being able to live with my Mam really. I’m really close to her but we can’t live together.
– Josh
“You’re no different, just because you don’t have a roof over your head.” So says Ross, a young homeless man from York.
The campaign is called We’re Human Too. It includes three thought-provoking short films and a series of positive portraits presenting people experiencing homelessness in a new light.
Produced by Inspired Youth in partnership with York Arc Light and Scott Akoz Photography, the campaign was launched at York St John University on Wednesday (March 2).
I’m a giver not a taker… I’ve ended up in this situation through, just bad times really.
– Ian
What makes me the most happy? Spending time with my kids. It’s not something I have to think about, definitely spending time with my kids.
– Doug
I describe myself as a friendly person. I like caring about people. It means a lot to me to help people.
– Lauren
Love means to me putting trust in somebody and somebody putting their trust in you. No secrets, no lies. It’s a gel for it to be a partnership.
– Mathew
Working with disabled kids, I did a lot of that. I enjoyed doing it. I loved it, and I loved helping people.
– Jacko
When I was younger, I had trials for a team. Quite a big team. And I didn’t get very far because I turned to drugs. Ruined life a bit.
– Ross
What makes me sad is mainly seeing people who shouldn’t be in the position they’re in. And it’s a hard life for them, when it shouldn’t ought to be.
– Dennis