Raymond Vargas grew up in Hell's Kitchen in New York. Early in life Vargas experienced tragedy when his father -- and then mother -- left him and his four siblings to care for themselves. He dropped out of school and started selling drugs with his two brothers. When his brothers were murdered, Vargas decided a life on the road was safer.
Homeless for more than 30 years, Vargas traveled and worked odd jobs around the country. At one point during his journey, Vargas lived and worked in Charleston, WV. The Capitol City grew on him and he returned to settle down, earn an education and integrate himself back into society.
Through the YWCA Sojourner's Job Readiness Center, Vargas is obtaining job training and computer skills. Vargas is just one recent example of a YWCA success. He shared his success story with Gazette reporter Sandy Wells and it appears in today's Inner Views.
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