Seeking Shelter
With the check and letter in hand, Henry went ahead to make the move as suggested by the stranger. He first contacted a local shelter the letter contained, and the staff welcomed him with open arms, offering a warm meal, a safe bed, and a supportive environment.
This shelter was the first time in years Henry had gone to bed without the cold or the dangers of the streets, and also there was a caseworker assigned to connect him so as to map out his next plan.
That relief was immeasurable. He began to see a way forward, nothing that felt impossible. The gift from the stranger could have been the catalyst, but determination would be what carried him through the times ahead.
