Sherman

About six years ago Sherman was involved in a fight in a nightclub that left him partially paralyzed. During that same year, while recuperating and confined to a wheelchair, his girlfriend, not paying attention at the time, wheeled him out into the street in front of a speeding police cruiser on an emergency call. The impact of that crash resulted in the loss of both of his legs, just below the knees.

Ayele

Ayele, who is 60 years old and candidly admits to 30 years of a self destructive lifestyle, picks up free breakfast, coffee and some donated clothing and other provisions at The Florida Avenue Grill, Washington, DC.