Jarrin

"I have never stopped looking for a job through all my health issues, but I did slow the search down a bit after each surgery," said Alexandra Jarrin who has been battling homelessness, long-term unemployment and health issues for more than two years.

Michael Thornton: More Long-Term Unemployed, More 99ers, More Despair, but Less Government and Private Sector Action on Jobs Michael Thornton 2011

"I have never stopped looking for a job through all my health issues, but I did slow the search down a bit after each surgery," said Alexandra Jarrin who has been battling homelessness, long-term unemployment and health issues for more than two years.

Michael Thornton: More Long-Term Unemployed, More 99ers, More Despair, but Less Government and Private Sector Action on Jobs Michael Thornton 2011

A couple of weeks ago I published a story of Alexandra Jarrin, who was battling against the odds to keep a roof over her head.

Michael Thornton: Update: 99er Alexandra Jarrin is Thankful, Yet Fearful and Losing Hope Michael Thornton 2011

"I have never stopped looking for a job through all my health issues, but I did slow the search down a bit after each surgery," said Alexandra Jarrin who has been battling homelessness, long-term unemployment and health issues for more than two years.

Michael Thornton: More Long-Term Unemployed, More 99ers, More Despair, but Less Government and Private Sector Action on Jobs Michael Thornton 2011

"I have never stopped looking for a job through all my health issues, but I did slow the search down a bit after each surgery," said Alexandra Jarrin who has been battling homelessness, long-term unemployment and health issues for more than two years.

Michael Thornton: More Long-Term Unemployed, More 99ers, More Despair, but Less Government and Private Sector Action on Jobs Michael Thornton 2011

A couple of weeks ago I published a story of Alexandra Jarrin, who was battling against the odds to keep a roof over her head.

Michael Thornton: Update: 99er Alexandra Jarrin is Thankful, Yet Fearful and Losing Hope Michael Thornton 2011

Jarrin lost her job in 2008 and hasn't been able to find another, despite submitting over 1,000 applications.

Alexandra Jarrin, Homeless Unemployed Woman, Writes To Bernie Sanders For Help The Huffington Post News Team 2010

Jarrin is taking action by delivering letters written by unemployed people to Sanders' office.

Alexandra Jarrin, Homeless Unemployed Woman, Writes To Bernie Sanders For Help The Huffington Post News Team 2010

CNN spoke to Jarrin about her letter-writing campaign.

Alexandra Jarrin, Homeless Unemployed Woman, Writes To Bernie Sanders For Help The Huffington Post News Team 2010

CNN spoke to Jarrin about her letter-writing campaign.

Alexandra Jarrin, Homeless Unemployed Woman, Writes To Bernie Sanders For Help The Huffington Post News Team 2010