Growing up in the streets of Compton was not easy. We are plagued with a liquor store on every corner, “gangbangin” as a fashion, and more Section 8 buildings getting built every single year. We fall victim to most of these problematic issues, which led to my incarceration, drug use, and the biggest one of all, feeling like I had no purpose in life. I felt this way my whole life until I applied for a Vet Tech job at a Veterinarian office. From that day forward, I had a purpose. I tried moving away from Compton; however, something always told me there was a job to be done here. I decided to listen to the voice in my head, so I went back to the streets of Compton. I started off by doing advocacy work in the area. I began by doing public animal shows and volunteering to help the homeless crises. I started Compton Animal Rescue with the mission to not only educate our kids about something they’re not used to, but to also bring hope that you can be something different. We strive to bring change to the city, while encouraging others in our community to support a different lifestyle than we’re accustomed to. Here at Compton Animal Rescue, we don't just save animals, we save lives.