Evelyn Nnam and her husband came to the United States from Lagos, Nigeria, as refugees in 1999. When they first arrived here, they lived with friends. Evelyn has earned a high school degree and wishes to further her education in English. She is also the mother of an eight-year old daughter named Victory. Evelyn is currently looking for a job after being fired from the Golden Restaurant, because she became ill and was late to work. She has been a vendor for Street Sense since October 2008, after encountering a Street Sense vendor and asking him where she could get some newspapers to sell.
What is your favorite music?
I like Christian music, gospel in particular.
Favorite Food?
Rice and chicken noodle soup.
Favorite Movie?
I really like Christian movies, especially “The Coming of Christ.”
How did you become homeless?
I am not homeless exactly, but am in desperate need for a job.
Were you ever homeless before?
I have never been homeless before.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years I would like to be very successful with Street Sense and be able to speak, read, and write perfect English.
Evelyn would like to tell the customers to enjoy Street Sense and be blessed!
