Meet 'Perry': talented pianist and Covenant House youth

Homeless youth "Perry", 20-years-old and staying at Covenant House in New York City, is an aspiring artist. Some people are surprised to hear that he's a talented pianist, is completely self-taught, and writes his own music. He has ambitions of going to college and working in the music business.

Perry chose to be homeless instead of staying with an abusive family but he hasn't given up his dreams of a better future. Join Do1Thing and Covenant House on Valentines Day 2009 to help someone less fortunate than yourselves. Join our nationwide movement to raise awareness for the more than 1.3 million homeless youth in America.

This video portrait was produced for do1thing.org by award-winning still photographer David Bergman.

Learn more:
http://www.covenanthouse.org/ab_media_st09_0113_do1thing.html

"1 Thing" you can do to help is to raise awareness by sharing this video with your friends.

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[zayrafuentes]

i stayed at the cov in houston tx and it changed me for the better

[ChefDRoy]

Amazing!!! that god for places like you! very good!!!! We people that have it easy, a house, car, playstation, yada yada, learn from him!!! He is happier than most! im proud of him! i wish him the best in life!

[pregnantwoman2008]

you have such a great smile! "_ all the best ..

[chuckybananas]

amen

[pttrxa]

great channel - this kid is amazing!! Praying that God opens doors for him and that the people are inspired with hope through this young man's life. God bless you! Thank you for sharing!!