Posted on 04/24/2009 10:38:08 AM PDT by traumer
FORT MYERS, Fla. - 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.
If she has to move without having a job, Henrietta fears she'll be back at square one -- living in her truck.
Though she hasn't had to pay rent, Henrietta says she hasn't saved much money either. Her bills are often more than her income. Now she's praying her story ends how she hoped it would. "Get a job and get on to do things that I decide to do," she said.
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keep hope and change alive, Henrietta!
Sheesh.
This is such bs. Keep the lies flowing.
She should be thankful she only voted for him...Zero’s family members are doing a lot worse...
Though she hasn't had to pay rent, (or use her cash to pay for cheese, butter, milk or groceries), Henrietta says she hasn't saved much money either.
There, I fixed it.
Hospitals are hiring. Hope her interview there goes well.
Obama gave me hope but nothing’s changed.
- Henrietta Hughes
Henrietta Hughes; Living proof that sometimes when you scam the system, you get burned.
I thought Henrietta Hughes once sold real estate. Where’d I get that from? A FR thread?
How’s the faith in President Hopeychangey going for ya! Maybe try having faith in yourself instead of big brother and your circumstances will change.
She’s a licenced real estate agent that put her house in her son’s name in order to qualify for SLI coverage. (Her son already qualified, being a minor.)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2183147/posts
Reaching Out (Henrietta and Corey Hughes - 2004 bailout)
(Maybe I'm wrong but I thought someone offered her a job?)
Most business owners (with any brains) started laying people off the day after election day. I saw it at more than a few companies.
Hope & Change. The Obama Depression rolls on.
Hey, Henrietta, hope and one hand and poop in the other and see which had has more of!
take note-
the ONLY one who actually did something for her (after that dramatic display) was the wife of a REPUBLICAN, not BO.
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