JoshuaKyle

After serving in the Marines and earning his degree, JoshuaKyle moved to LA for a fresh start. But life took an unexpected turn—his business venture failed, financial hardship set in, and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. With nowhere else to go, his car became his home, shared only with his loyal dog, Jezzabell. Finding a safe place to park was a constant struggle. Police often asked him to move, and an altercation nearly pushed him over the edge—until a fellow veteran on the force stepped in, getting him the support he needed.

When offered a bed at the VA hospital, JoshuaKyle faced an impossible choice: housing or Jezzabell. He refused to give up his best friend. That’s when he found Safe Parking LA’s VA lot, a place where he could stay safely with his dog, free from harassment and uncertainty. With stable shelter and support, JoshuaKyle secured an apartment through LA Family Housing and started new medication for his bipolar disorder.

To JoshuaKyle, Safe Parking LA provided the peace of mind to “not be hassled by other people, to really be protected and feel safe.” Today, he’s rebuilt his life. He has a new car, a new job, and even met the love of his life. Now back in Illinois, he works in the family business and is looking forward to starting a family of his own.