Stories

Meet Stanley

Stanley is one of the first, original residents of the Building Independence house in Raleigh, North Carolina. Stanley loves to talk to everyone he meets; he is sweet and loving at every turn.

Raised by his aunt, he has a special relationship with her. Now living on his own at Building Independence, Stanley shares his love with his roommates and other residents. Gregarious and outgoing, Stanley is an avid community volunteer, working several days a week at a local part-time job. He also loves playing basketball and singing. Any chance he gets, he is out and about meeting people and spreading cheer.