Homeless man shines in OBSID’s internship

Kevin was born in Manenberg in a large family and at the age of 15 years old, had to give up his ardent dream of a career in the Navy.

As the eldest son, Kevin had to go to work to support his family, after his father died.

The abrupt ending of his life's dream and the crushing weight of family responsibility eventually drove him to drink and on to the streets.

But in May 2016 he joined the Observatory Improvement District's (Obsid's) Job Shadowing program, encouraged by Loaves & Fishes where he stays.

He has regained his confidence in his future. Kevin become a leader who the other men on his team respect and admire.

During his time at the Obsid, he has been trained in computer and office work. He has also been a security volunteer and is now involved of the Environmental Street Cleaning team.

He plans to do a Security Course and become a full time member of the Security Team this year. His most ardent wish at the moment is to give his two youngest children (14yrs and 12yrs) a better chance than he had.

Kevin said: "I am deeply grateful to Loaves and Fishes and to Obsid and in particular to Mrs Anderson in Dove Street, who has encouraged me to keep going".