Jeff Anderson, 58, a US Navy veteran, drifted across the country for years before arriving in San Diego a month ago, landing on the grass next to the USS Midway Museum. He hopes to start his own business selling information products, so he can remain independent, make his own money, not rely on anyone else. Once he gets his own housing, he wants to get a couple of dogs for company.
Read MoreDerek Kleeman, 21, left the bickering of a home life to fend for himself on the streets. He hates violence and quotes Bible verses about humility. He keeps a lizard in his tent for company.
Read MoreThe odds were stacked against Cristo. His parents left him to be raised by a grandmother. He worked odd jobs in TJ and San Diego, and has been beaten badly on the street, but still feels he is a walking miracle.
Read MoreOnce an x-ray technician working for Scripps La Jolla, Bruce fell into a depression when his kids drifted away from him. He knows this is temporary, but struggles with the system of being on lists for housing and having his cell phones stolen all the time.
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