Homeless Man Encourages Others On The Streets To 'Get Up'

This story begins an occasional series about individuals who don't have much money or power but do have a big impact on their communities.

Sometimes, the people you least expect are those who do the most. People like Tony Simmons, a homeless man in Baltimore who helps others get off the street. Simmons says he does it as much for himself as for anyone else.

Simmons is 53 years old and a former Marine. He's also a former heroin addict and drug runner and was in and out of jail.



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