Woman Who Begged Obama For Help Still Homeless And Broke
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Henrietta Hughes is still struggling to make ends meet.
Unemployed and homeless, she caught national attention during President Obama’s visit to Fort Myers when she asked for his help. After her plea, Hughes was given a free place to stay, but she still can’t find a job and may soon find herself homeless again.
From CNN to Fox to WINK News, her story was everywhere. Today though you’ll find her at the Career Service Center in Fort Myers.
“It’s almost our second home,” Henrietta said of her time at the center.
She and her son Corey are taking computer classes. She hopes it gives them the edge to get a job. “We can start fresh,” she said.
However, her problem is that few industries are hiring. Since February she says they’ve been knocking on doors and applying for as many jobs as they can, but no luck.
Adding to her worries the house she’s living in for free, is only temporary. Representative Nick Thompson’s wife, Chene, owns the home and is allowing Henrietta to live there until it sells.
“Thank God for Mrs. Chene Thompson for allowing us to stay in her house,” Henrietta said.
If she has to move without having a job, Henrietta fears she’ll be back at square one — living in her truck.
Though she hasn’t had to pay rent, Henrietta says she hasn’t saved much money either. Her bills are often more than her income. Now she’s praying her story ends how she hoped it would. “Get a job and get on to do things that I decide to do,” she said.
Henrietta does have a job interview on Monday to do administrative work at a local hospital. She’s hoping some of the computer skills she was learning help her get the job.
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