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Patrick Fealey, a former journalist, who has been living in his vehicle since October of 2023 recently had an article about his experience of homelessness published in November issue of Esquire Magazine. The article caught the attention of Marissa Mathews, a Connecticut resident who immediately sent it to her sister and their parents, who live in Narragansett, New Hampshire. They agreed to “find this guy and put him up for the holiday season,” said sister Janice Mathews. The article gave voice to a population that is not often heard. “Here’s a guy who doesn’t rob banks, he doesn’t do anything wrong. He just needs society’s help, and no one is helping him,” said Janice Mathews, vice president of Cranston-based The Jan Companies. The Matthews family is paying for a motel for Fealey through the holidays and started a GoFundMe page, which has already raised over $50,000. “The Mathews saved me,” Fealey said. “It’s unbelievable and unexpected. I’m fortunate and grateful.” Fealey is looking for an apartment and plans to stay in the area.