Tracy

Tracy was homeless for nearly 12 years until, as she puts it, "Was helped out of homelessness by the kindness of the people at Loaves."  She was lucky enough to get one of the 26 beds designated for single homeless women in Sacramento and get the help she needed to get out of the cycle that surrounds homeless individuals.

In her 12 years of being homeless she only ever slept outside two or three times.  For the most part she slept in abandoned buildings and various shelters.

"I didn't like to sleep outside," Tracy said.  "It could be dangerous and I always liked having a roof over my head, it felt safer."

Now that she's no longer homeless Tracy has devoted her free time to advocacy for the homeless.  When asked what the biggest problem surrounding homelessness is her response is strong and unwavering.

Tracy, pictured on the right in the rainbow dress, participates in the Homeward Stakedown event.

"We need affordable housing."

Although there are enough houses in Sacramento city and county to house every person comfortably one of the biggest issues surrounding homelessness is the fact that people have to spend all the money they receive in order to have a roof over their head.

According to Tracy if there was more affordable housing the issue of homelessness would be drastically reduced.