A Sheltered Life

When we see homeless adults on the street, many of us either dig deep in our pockets for spare change or we avoid eye contact and hurry away.

But there's also an unseen legion of homeless young people living on DC streets and in shelters around the region. They face challenges that can permanently alter the course of their lives.

DarrellAbout Darrell

Darrell Jackson, 17, is attending a robotics competition in Wisconsin over the summer.

Motto: "No matter how bad it may seem, every problem has a solution."

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