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Never in his life did Justin Sepulveda imagine that he would be running a nonprofit organization. Clutch City Connect launched this time last year, and just a few months ago officially became a 501c3 organization.

But a little over 10 years ago, Justin had just gotten out of the Harris County Jail. His relationships were struggling, he had a little over $1 in his pocket, and he was hungry and homeless.That moment of service stayed with him over the next decade years as he worked to get back on his feet, and dealt with the pain of losing his brother to suicide. In an effort to stay positive and in good spirits, he turned to something he knew always brought him joy - helping others. What started as a hobby to get him through rough times eventually transformed into a full-fledged nonprofit that has served countless homeless and underprivileged people throughout the city of Houston.

We know all too well that the foster care system feeds into homelessness (in fact, half of the nation’s homeless have spent time in foster care), which is something that Justin also started to realize as he swapped stories with the people he was meeting.

Listen to the full episode to hear more about how Justin started and grew Clutch City Connect, how they collaborate with other missions and organizations, and his plans to get closer to the root of the problem - supporting the needs of our city’s at-risk youth.

Interview by: Melissa McGrath, President of Houston Angels

Edited by: Hannah Gils | www.hannahgils.com