Kevin
Married with a stable job, Kevin originally bought a house in Haverhill in 2003. However, he and his wife divorced shortly thereafter. A few years later the housing market crashed and he was eventually forced to do a short sale on his home.
“I really didn’t have any place to go,” he said. “I had known about Emmaus. I am glad they were here because they really helped me out. I have been very happy here.”
After spending a month in Mitch’s Place Shelter, Kevin moved to a studio efficiency apartment in Emmaus’ Evergreen building. He explained that like most people we help, he didn’t have family he could turn to. Kevin doesn’t dwell on his past mistakes. He now works part time at a local supermarket and his goal is to get a car in the near future. “It’s a good job,” he said “It fits my personality.”
He also treats himself to a nice meal twice a week at a local restaurant. He has lost 60 pounds over the pandemic and his goal is to get in better shape so that he can start running again. Kevin has run several marathons.
“I just want to live a balanced life, and I will always be eternally grateful,” he said of the support he has received from Emmaus. “If I ever come into any (money) I will make a big contribution to Mitch’s Place. They got me back on my feet and it’s incredible.”