When Akron failed the homeless, he took matters into his own hands

In Akron, Ohio, Sage Lewis and his wife, Rocky, are in trouble for helping the homeless. The issue and subsequent lawsuit, however, are about much more than a man trying to help vulnerable members of his community.

Lewis never intended to turn the backyard of his property into a homeless camp. But while campaigning for mayor, he met several of Akron’s homeless population when he was out talking to voters. Learning more about their stories and struggles, Lewis hired some of them to help with his auctioneering business.