Brett

Coming Home

Meet Brett, a long-time guest at the Rebuild Center. Sixteen months ago, Brett came to New Orleans from Iowa in search of work, but unfortunately soon found himself on the streets. However, thanks to the Rapid Rehousing for Chronically Homeless Individuals program administered by Depaul USA in collaboration with the Harry Tompson Center, Brett will have his own place to stay for the first time in 23 years. He says that he is beyond excited to be housed.

The first thing he wants to do once he has stable housing is to find a part time job so that he can move forward in his life.   Brett has three main goals after he moves into housing- to get a bike for easier travels, a phone to regularly contact friends and relatives, and a television so he can watch the news and be more aware of what is going on in the world. To Brett, it is necessary to know what is happening in the world, and having a home will help Brett do just that.