Listen to the voices of San Diego
Stories Unsheltered is a platform that showcases the diverse housing realities that are often left unheard. These are the stories of San Diego residents who have grappled with uncertainty, displacement and homelessness amid an increasingly volatile housing landscape.
Scroll down and listen for an unfiltered glimpse into the emotions, challenges and triumphs of people impacted by the housing crisis: .
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Real Stories by Real People
Ester's Story
As the breadwinner of her family, Ester has always taken a go-getter approach to life. Together with her mother and five siblings have lived in constant fear of having no place to live; the family hops from one motel to another to avoid nights on the street. Ester shares the painful childhood memory that has shaped her identity as a Latin American woman and her understanding of how the world perceives her as such.
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Gio's Story
Gio, a foster youth, shares his family story, hopes, and dreams with maturity and grit, making you overlook that he is only 18. Despite being scattered across thestreets of San Diego, his family of nine remains tightly knit, continuously offering supportand guidance to one another. Today, Gio is determined to lift his family out ofhouselessness by training diligently with his father to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a professional boxer.
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Felix's Story
Felix had once lost faith and hope while living on the streets of San Diego. During his darkest days, he found resurrection through his community, who gave him a hand when he was at his worst. Now, Felix takes on various impactful roles, dedicated to giving back to his community and empowering individuals through storytelling.
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Mona's Story
Caught in the system’s blind spot, Mona, a single mother of three, was unhoused, despite having a steady job. As she navigated through the unjust practices of a rental agency, she found herself living in a stairwell–her resilience and integrity unbroken. With her daughters by her side, they embark on a new beginning.
