
CBS Local News: ChangeMakers Profile
March 2024
Victor understands the struggle to stop taking drugs and start anew. He dropped out of high school, became addicted to opiates and, by his own account, made bad choices. He says that he has found his calling in helping people-in person and through videos. While the vast majority of the people he encounters on the street don't accept his help, he is buoyed by those who do. He suggests that we all might consider judging less and engaging more with people who are struggling. "Just going out into the community and talking to people and asking them-how can I help you today?"