The dedication to solving Erie's homelessness issue is inspiring. Many people have been working and volunteering for their respective organizations for years, if not decades. While progress is always being made, it often seems to move at a glacial pace.

"We're punching at it. We're definitely fighting it every day," Darrell states. "There are a lot of really decent people doing it here too. I think that's one of the strengths of Erie; it's a very generous place."