Benjamin

Benjamin

“I’ve been homeless 17 years.  All here in Vegas. Born and raised here actually.  I’m an addict.  I’ve seen all sorts of celebrities here.  I can introduce you to Maria Sharapova if you want.  I know her.  Ask anyone, they know me.  I have a...
Nikki

Nikki

“I don’t have much to say.  I don’t really talk to anyone, and the only reason I’m talking to you is because you said you’d give me a dollar. …most people, when you’re askin’ for something, they assume you’re...
Tony

Tony

“I’m 74 years old.  I’ve been out here as long as I can remember.  When you’re ‘nobody’, people don’t care who you are or what you have to say.  People only care if you’re ‘somebody’ and the only way to be...
Benjamin Francis Ross II

Benjamin Francis Ross II

“I’ve been out on the streets for longer than you’ve been alive.  I’ve seen millions, heck billions, of people walk right by.  It’s a trip livin’ on the strip! I’m an addict.  Look at my arm.  But I’m a good person.  I...
“Krispy”

“Krispy”

How did you first become homeless?   I first became homeless at 18, and have been off and on since then.  I came out to Colorado for the weed, but got caught up with alcohol and some other drugs and was arrested.  When I was released, I had no money and bad credit.  I...