Nelsonville, Ohio, the US, 2023. Homelessness remains a serious social issue in the US. According to the 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, the state recorded 10,654 individuals struggling with homelessness in Ohio. Scott Fox, a 53-year-old man originally from Massachusetts, lives in Nelsonville, Ohio, and finds himself in the heart of this crisis. He has been homeless for 8 years when he lost his job as a truck driver as a consequence of a DUI (Driving under the influence). Subsequently, he faced another setback when he temporarily stepped away from his job at Burger King, where he left work for some days for his grandma’s funeral. But the days he left exceeded the mandate days, which led to his abrupt dismissal from work, his inability to pay rent, and the beginning of his homeless life. He also suffers from mental health issues and, most recently, a brain bleed. Amidst these hardships, Scott maintains a strong spirit, consistently seeking opportunities to contribute to his community. He regularly visits pizza shops in the centre and food bank to do voluntary work to gain food for himself. He lives in a tree truck in the deep woods, seeking solace and shelter from the urban chaos.
