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Paul Langley
While America has been captivated by the incredible story of Ted Williams, the Columbus, Ohio panhandler, who in the span of just one month has seen his life evolve from homeless street beggar to international celebrity. Paul Langley, a SUS ... read more

Joyce
Joyce was a young single mother trying to put her son through college when she lost her two brothers and her mother. The strain and stress were too much for her and she eventually turned to drugs. SUS’s Single Room ... read more

Henry
Henry, an individual living with developmental disabilities at an SUS facility, talks about his life at SUS and how he has become a much more independent person through his job and also learning how to brush his teeth and take ... read more

Fred
Fred is a part of the SUS Knickerbocker Transitional Housing Program - the principal SUS program dedicated to veterans. Located in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, Knickerbocker provides housing and supportive services to forty-eight male veterans, living with a range of ... read more

Janet
Janet is living with AIDS and has found the support she needs at SUS. Please watch to learn more about her story and how SUS helps those living with HIV/AIDS. read more

William Cox
William Cox, Jr. is featured in our ongoing look at “The SUS List” – a documentary short featuring stories of recovery from SUS consumers in their own words. In these times, SUS recognizes the need to use all tools at ... read more

Winnie’s Story
Video production by Indigo Productions Winnie was nervous about working. She didn’t think she had the necessary skills to contribute in an office environment. The Employment Services staff coached her through her insecurities, her job application and interviews, and visited ... read more

Elizabeth’s Story
Video production by Indigo Productions Elizabeth has lived at our Vernon residence for almost 20 years. All her neighbors know Elizabeth and everywhere she goes, there is a chorus of “Hi Elizabeth!” At home, it is the same. Returning each ... read more

Rafael
Video production by Indigo Productions Rafael is a young adult living at our Rosita residence. He lives with six other young men; all attending school or a day program. Rafael enjoys helping around the house. He wants to be a ... read more