Surviving with Odd Jobs While Living on the Streets

On this episode, we have a bead maker, a man who gets by selling his blood, and a day laborer, all trying to survive with odd jobs amid rising prices in Reno. When we interviewed her, Paula said she was a starving artist who lived in a motel. She was often seen along Truckee river near Sierra Street, selling necklaces and bracelets. We'll also listen to Josh. He was sleeping outside city limits to avoid trouble, struggling with alcohol, and trying to get work by Fisherman’s Park where day laborers are often picked up. Finally, we’ll listen to Steve. He’s afraid of shelters where he says he gets sick. He does temp work and sells his blood to get by.