Rich had the American Dream with a big house and grown kids — but when divorce hit, he needed to pivot after the grief. That’s when he decided to leave his job in corporate photography and gift family portraits to single moms in shelters or who have left domestic abuse situations.
Living in his renovated Canadian military vehicle allows him to keep his expenses low, so he can keep giving generously! What a remarkable life. Check out the interview below.
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Van Life in his Military Truck After Divorce

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He kept the rig simple inside and out.

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The safari windows are super cool.

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VIDEO: Old military truck becomes traveling tiny home w/ big heart
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