I am the assistant campus director for a local adult education program in the Mahoning Valley. One of my students, a 74 year-old homeless woman, was kicked-out of the Youngstown Rescue Mission on Monday over an argument with a staff member.
This particular shelter resident is a burn survivor who is widowed and is trying to get an education in the medical field so that she can obtain decent employment.
The facility gave the woman 15 min. To pack her things. With no form of transportation, she was forced to leave (police escort and all!) at nine o'clock at night. When she returned a few days later for her belongings, she was told they were "accidently" put on the bus to Goodwill.
Her school supplies, books and clothing are now all gone! She has been sleeping wherever she can and has to wash the same clothes over and over for school.
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