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Homeless man turns life around, runs Good News at Noon shelter

Ramirez and Ralley, sort through a room of donated items Wednesday afternoon at Good News at Noon. Later in the evening, the items will be available to anyone for choosing.

1019ramirez4 — Ramirez and Ralley, sort through a room of donated items Wednesday afternoon at Good News at Noon. Later in the evening, the items will be available to anyone for choosing.

C.L. Abercrombie

Updated: Oct 19, 2014, 5:33 AM

Published: Oct 19, 2014, 5:38 AM

As director of Good News at Noon’s homeless shelter, Thomas Ramirez never ventures far from the brightly painted building on Davis Street where the homeless of Gainesville can come and receive food, shelter, showers and even education for their children any day of the week. He can always be seen talking to many of the men, women and children who find their way to Good News at Noon every day. It’s a passion for the Gainesville man, who’s been serving in the position for 20 years.

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Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

05152024 VETERANS 3.jpg — Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Updated: May 15, 2024, 6:48 PM

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Losing three of his high school friends along with others he served with in the Ninth Infantry Division during his tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967 is something that still haunts Johnny Hulsey.

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