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Henrietta Hughes still struggling
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| Contributor | kal |
| Last Edited | kal Apr 24, 2009 06:27pm |
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| News Date | Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Henrietta Hughes is still struggling to make ends meet.
Unemployed and homeless, she caught national attention during President Obama's visit to Fort Myers when she asked for his help. After her plea, Hughes was given a free place to stay, but she still can't find a job and may soon find herself homeless again.
From CNN to Fox to WINK News, her story was everywhere. Today though you'll find her at the Career Service Center in Fort Myers.
"It's almost our second home," Henrietta said of her time at the center.
She and her son Corey are taking computer classes. She hopes it gives them the edge to get a job. "We can start fresh," she said.
However, her problem is that few industries are hiring. Since February she says they've been knocking on doors and applying for as many jobs as they can, but no luck.
Adding to her worries the house she's living in for free, is only temporary. Representative Nick Thompson's wife, Chene, owns the home and is allowing Henrietta to live there until it sells.
"Thank God for Mrs. Chene Thompson for allowing us to stay in her house," Henrietta said.
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