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Young and Homeless In Fresno

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By Jobin Panicker

Story Published: Jul 2, 2009 at 10:45 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jul 4, 2009 at 12:50 AM EDT

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Marcus Vega, 19, was homeless for a year on the streets of Fresno. Now he's hoping his story will encourage other homeless teens to get off the streets and get help.
Vega is using a small video camera to document the hard life of teens who have no homes. He took us on a tour of the world he knew for a year, before he sought help and got off the streets.
He showed us kids living in abandoned homes, getting little sleep and not much to eat, and dropping out of school.

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Monday, Jul 6 at 3:03 PM LOOLOO wrote ...

This is a great story...only to let young homeless people NOT to give up. There are alot of opportunities and chances for everyone .. I applaud Marcus Vega for having strong efforts . I hope the best for Marcus Vega

Friday, Jul 3 at 9:46 PM fresnan wrote ...

No, he is not on Fresno Uncensored. He is a shining example of a kid who has dealt with a lot and has turned his life around.

Friday, Jul 3 at 5:46 PM LIL HOMIE wrote ...

IT'S THIS KID ON FRESNO UNSENSORED? WITH ALL THOSE BULLDOG GANG MEMBERS

Friday, Jul 3 at 4:28 PM Steven Siqueiros wrote ...

Hello my name is steven and i am 19 years old. When I watched this video i realized that this is not good but when i saw my old friend eric cole i was shocked. I reamemberd he was in school and he is a good guy. I wish if i could help in some way.

Friday, Jul 3 at 2:00 AM T.J. wrote ...

Great story - it makes you realize that all homeless people aren't lazy bums. As a community, we should help services like the EOC Sanctuary and get these kids off drugs, off the street, and into a classroom.

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