Our American Stories
Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.
Our American Stories
Invisible People: Olivia and Son Alex, Homeless Living in Budget Hotels
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Host- Lee Habeeb
Mark Horvath is the founder of Invisible People. Armed with a digital camera and a smartphone, Mark lets homeless people talk about their own experiences. Today Mark’s hearing from Olivia and her son Alex who live in a budget hotel room in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. The area is filled with miles of weekly rate hotels that provide refuge for low-income families. Unfortunately, this environment also attracts prostitution, drug use, and violence.