Terry is not afraid of hard work. A professional landscaper for 25 years, he always made enough to support his family pay check to pay check. He never had to ask for help.

Then a work-related injury put Terry flat on his back, on medical bed rest for 13 months. Bills began to pile up, and the family lost many of their possessions, including their only vehicle. Eventually Terry was able to start working again, but getting to and from job sites was impossible. For Terry, the bus pass St. Vincent de Paul provided through Everybody Rides Metro was the lifeline he needed until his first check came.

Now Terry volunteers, working in the garden at St. Vincent de Paul’s West End office. “Because of the help I got, I wanted to give back,” Terry said.