By: Andre Sayegh
Jose Ortiz's life took a difficult turn at 14 when he first used heroin, leading to decades of addiction, homelessness, and severe health issues, including diabetes and HIV. Despite these challenges, Ortiz is now in recovery and no longer homeless, thanks to Paterson's RealFix program, an initiative funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. RealFix connects individuals struggling with opioid addiction to treatment and housing, achieving a 27% success rate in housing the homeless, significantly higher than the national average.
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