A native Washingtonian, Dana Woolfolk was raised in a loving home where all his needs were met, but nothing could stop the runaway train that was his life while addicted to drugs and alcohol. “I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and in my social circle, recreational drug use was acceptable. Had I known that I would become a full blown addict I would never have tried that first one”. For many years Mr Woolfolk owned and operated a successful plumbing, Heating and Electrical Contracting Company. “After a while, I couldn’t work. I needed to devote all my time and attention to getting and using drugs”. Finally, Mr Woolfolk lost everything including the close ties he had with his family and friends. He ended up living on the streets of DC and Northern Virginia for over three years. Today, Mr Woolfolk is a homeowner in DC, is married and works as a Therapist / Clinical Recovery Coach for a community based mental health center in Northern Virginia. He has helped to develop Virginia’s ten-year plan to end chronic homelessness, and sits on several state, local and federal advisory boards. He is also on the board of directors of NCH and has been a member of the speaker’s bureau since 2003.