Josh, a 40-year-old man forced to live in a tent in Cambridge. For over three years, Josh has been moving his tent every 3 to 5 days due to the city’s societal judgement. Josh lives in constant uncertainty and fear.
Josh shares his heartbreaking story of being evicted by a slumlord and the struggles she faces daily trying to survive without stable housing. Despite having good references, the stigma of being homeless prevents him from finding a rental. The constant moving takes a toll on his health, both physically and mentally, as he battles injuries and the stress .
He relied on It Takes A City for daily support . As he built trust with his project worker and the wider team, he was further able to engage with support to build a life for himself beyond homelessness. Using funds from the Cambridge Community Foundation, I.T.A.C were able to help Josh get ID documents in place to enable him to seek work. We were also able to purchase a number of essential items to help him become work-ready, including a bike lock and items of clothing.