Gregory Martin By Jessica Elliott Gregory Martin was born in 1957 in Washington, D.C., where he lived with his parents and seven siblings. He graduated from Phelps High School where he was involved in track and field. His proudest accomplishments from track and field include second place at a cross country meet. After graduating from high school, Gregory decided he needed a change, so he joined the Air Force, where he stayed for the next three years. After gaining experience in the military, he left to pursue a full-time job with the government. For the next several years Gregory worked as a public affairs specialist, and later went on to work for a private company doing administrative work. Gregory has been married for 28 years but is now separated from his wife. He says, “There are two sides to every story, but I’m in this situation and I am going to make the best of it.” He and his wife had three children, a son and two daughters. Unfortunately, Gregory lost his son to meningitis at the young age of 16. Gregory has been through many struggles in his life, but has found inspiration in his four granddaughters. As far as being homeless, Gregory says, “It is a problem everyone needs to take hold of. Some people choose to be homeless, and others fall into it. You just have to have faith.” At this point in his life, Gregory is looking to reconcile with his wife and get a full-time job in customer service. How did you become homeless? When my wife and I separated, I fell into deep depression. Why do you sell Street Sense? It betters my morale and gives me a way to earn some money. Where do you see yourself five years from now? I see myself back together with my family on vacation in Disney World. I also see myself owning my own giftware business. Favorite music? Contemporary pop: Stevie Wonder. Favorite food? Spaghetti and meatballs Your favorite movies? The Wizard of Oz (the original) and The Matrix. Most inspirational person? Martin Luther King Jr.