Marty Rogers and others from Immaculate Conception Church say a prayer at The Hub in the Bronx. Rogers advocates for cleaning up the streets as he hopes to rid the area of homelessness and needles as a result of the heroin epidemic. July, 2019.
Children write with chalk of what they want for the Bronx. July, 2019.
Marty speaks with passersby as he encourages them to write a message in chalk of what they hope to see in their community. July, 2019.
Marty points to more needles by a building entrance across the street from his church. July, 2019.
Needles can be found almost everywhere in the immediate area surrounding The Hub. July, 2019.
Lydia Monserrate, 30, is a heroin user in the Bronx. She's been homeless for five years. July, 2019.
“If people wanna know how I survive out here — I’m a booster. You know what that is Niamh?” I say no. “A shoplifter. That’s why I can’t go into CVS.” She smirks, almost kind of proud. July, 2019.
Luis Cancel, 50 and his friend hang out at The Hub. Though they don't mention it, both appear to be heroin users. June, 2019.
Lydia's back is full of scars. She pulls down her dress to display her bare skin. July, 2019.