Story From Caesar Hill

Story From Caesar Hill

November 11, 2010 – On Veteran’s Day, former Navy lieutenant Caesar Hill shared his story describing his commitment to help homeless veterans get off the street and rebuild their lives. He understands the problems these people face, because he was once one of them. Hill had an excellent employment history in Chicago city government and later in the school system, but found himself out of work and living in a car at one point in 2004. A police officer found Hill that winter and encouraged him to go to the Lincoln Park Community Shelter, which Hill called home, off and on, for 19 months.

Hill’s outloook was permanently changed by his experience on the street. “I feel like I’ve rejoined normal society,” he said, “My life mission has changed, and that is to try to prevent anyone from having to go through this experience.” Since late 2007 Hill has worked full-time to coordinate programs and services with community organizations, the police department, development agencies, local businesses, health care providers and more. This event was co-hosted by Lincoln Park Community Shelter.