Marty Mirabal sits at the intersection of Purchase Street and Union St. Marty has been living on the streets of New Bedford since coming over one month ago from his native Connecticut. PHOTO/PETER PEREIRA
1manb__MG3766 The pressures of being homeless are catching up with Marty Mirabal as he sits at the Custom House Park where he has been sleeping in downtown New Bedford. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
2manb_N8A4718 Marty Mirabal has been living on the streets of New Bedford since coming over one month ago from his native Connecticut. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
3manb__MG3759 Marty Mirabal checks his email at the spot at Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford where he has been sleeping. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
4manb_N8A5167 Marty Mirabal sits with his dog at the Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford, where he has been sleeping next to some tall grasses. Unsure what the future will bring, Marty has been taking it one day at a time. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
5manb_N8A4886 A bicycle with some clothes, a skateboard and a guitar can be seen next to Marty Mirabal, as he sits at the intersection of Purchase Street and Union St. Marty has been living on the streets of New Bedford since coming over one month ago from his native Connecticut. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
6manb__MG3762 Marty Mirabal sits at the Custom House Square where he has been sleeping next to some tall grasses. Unsure what the future will bring, Marty has been taking it one day at a time. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
7manb_N8A4882 A bicycle with some clothes, a skateboard and a guitar can be seen next to Marty Mirabal, as he sits at the intersection of Purchase Street and Union St. Marty has been living on the streets of New Bedford since coming over one month ago from his native Connecticut. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
8manb_N8A4891 A pedestrian walks by the Green Bean Cafe at the intersection of Purchase Street and Union St in downtown New Bedford. Marty Mirabal, who has been living on the streets of New Bedford since coming over one month ago from his native Connecticut, can be seen in the background. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
9manb_N8A4870 His dog takes a nap on the sidewalk as Marty Mirabal sits at the intersection of Purchase Street and Union St. Marty has been living on the streets of New Bedford since coming over one month ago from his native Connecticut. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
10manb_N8A5169 Marty Mirabal pets his dog while sitting at the Custom House Square park in downtown New Bedford where he has been sleeping next to some tall grasses. Unsure what the future will bring, Marty has been taking it one day at a time. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
11manb_N8A5183 Marty Mirabal sits at the Custom House Square where he has been sleeping next to some tall grasses. Unsure what the future will bring, Marty has been taking it one day at a time. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
12manb_N8A5185 A peace symbol is tied to Marty Mirabal dreadlocks as he sits at the Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford where he has been sleeping next to some tall grasses. Unsure what the future will bring, Marty has been taking it one day at a time. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
13manb_N8A5204 Marty Mirabal has been using a bicycle to get around and has been sleeping at Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
14manb_N8A5218 Marty Mirabal sits at the Custom House Square where he has been sleeping next to some tall grasses. Unsure what the future will bring, Marty has been taking it one day at a time. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES
15manb_20150507150518 Marty Mirabal makes his way up Parker Street in New Bedford on a bicycle loaded with his personal belongings. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES