Johnny Gay left Sacramento in 2001 and moved to Louisiana and Colorado in search of work. He turned to alcohol, lived on the streets, and then was diagnosed with cancer.
Johnny came back to Sacramento where he plans to live out his final days. Marlene met up with Johnny in McKinley Park to talk about his journey and his special contribution to Joshua’s House
Marlene continues her conversation with Johnny Gay who was diagnosed with terminal cancer while living on the streets.
Johnny talks about a special contribution he will be making to Joshua’s House that will be there long after he is gone. Recorded at McKinley Park, Sacramento.
Produced by Ted Fong.
The Health Communication Research Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit established in 1989 with a commitment to reduce health disparities through community-based research and program development. In 2015, HCRI, Inc. narrowed its focus to better understanding the healthcare needs of the homeless population; developing programs to address those needs; and creating Joshua’s House, a hospice house for the terminally ill homeless.
501(c)(3) Tax ID: 68-0195121 – United Way Nonprofit Code: Org 7371
Joshua’s House Volunteer Hospice
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5025 J Street
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Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone : 916-502-0946
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