Eric

Normally I don't use last names. But this is not your ordinary story, and Eric Sheptock is no ordinary homeless advocate. I first heard about Eric from an NPR piece [http://n.pr/a6JNPO] a little over a year ago. Eric's blogs on Change.org [http://bit.ly/ao5jaK] continue to impress. He has a vast knowledge of the political landscape of this social crisis. I just had to meet him.

Last year I tried to connect. Then each time I passed through DC. Each time I tried to connect with Eric it never happened. I wanted to interview him for hardlynormal.com because I somehow thought homelessness was in his past. Then, just this last week, I finally met Eric in person. Now I know why communication was a challenge between us. Eric lives in a shelter. Eric is still homeless.

I have lots of respect for Eric. The challenges of living without housing are tremendous, yet he finds the strength to fight for others. You can read his personal blog here http://streatstv.blogspot.com and follow him on Twitter here http://twitter.com/ericsheptock

This is a powerful interview I hope you share. I love Eric's three wishes so much I have now changed mine.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• eric sheptock
• homeless
• homelessness
• washington dc
• dc poverty
• recession
• activisim
• invisiblepeople.tv
• invisible people

[yoshikku]

One of the best interviews by far. I wish the best for the majority of the people on this channel, but it sounds like this guy is really putting his all into what he is doing. He is trying hard and advocating for others like him. He also seems knowledgeable and seems like someone who has the potential to do so much, it's a sham that he is homeless. But without homeless people like him to serve as an advocate, there would be no hope for the rest. Keep up the good work Eric!

[stopmdot]

hm, the guy is quite intelligent, he is trying to help other homeless people and is pointing out the obvious flaws in the system.I wish him the best of luck.

[dollelemen]

nice story .. keep it up !!!

[patsaxon]

If you were not spending $60 on a cell phone, then you would have some extra money. Minimum wags should be lowered to $3 an hour so employers can afford to hire those with out a college degree. Most union workers do not have a college degree and way over paid as it is not fare to those with a college degree. Want more money, get a college degree!

[JonaBay]

I agree with him completely, minimum wage should be atleast 10 dollars an hour, not 7. You cannot live on 20K income.

[dalia72592]

this guy seems so intelligent i have so much respect for him

[Archangel7771]

amerika IS GOING DOWN BECAUSE OF THE BANKSTERS AND YOU ALL ARE GOING TO BE HOMELESS IN THE "LAND OF pLENTY",,,A TINY MINORITY OF SUPER RICH ELITE AT THE TOP, WITH THEIR MILITARY/POLICE ENFORCERS

PROTECTING THEM, JUST LIKE IN MEXICO...

[pray4theGay]

" I'm so busy i dont have time to look for a job " Hey don't worry about it. there are a lot of us busting our butts every day so you losers can be on the Obama plan. I guess i'll just have to work a little harder so u people dont have to.

[etalutargnoc]

@elainebmack Ms./Mrs. Elaine I sincerely apologize for misinterpreting your comment. I just have a special place in my heart for the Homeless Community and people in need in general. Please forgive me for my misunderstanding. Congratulations on your new home :) God bless you and your family in Jesus Christ Holy name I pray, Amen. B.GLenn