Heike Hyson, Santa Barbara Partnership for Veterans and Homeless
An Example of how Empathy and Trust can Transform Lives
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“We do not change the world all at once, but each day, one person at a time.” Heike Hyson, an AmeriCorps California member focusing on homeless outreach helped secure housing for a woman who had been on the streets for six years. A third-term member, Heike shared the impact of her service experience working with Santa Barbara County Partnership for Veterans and Homeless.