THE HOMELESS CODER
Originally aired on CNN
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Software engineer Patrick McConlogue met Leo, a homeless man living on the streets of New York City, and offered him an unusual choice: $100 in cash or the opportunity to learn how to code. Leo chose the lessons.
This story follows the relationship that developed between them as Patrick taught Leo the fundamentals of programming, while Leo taught Patrick about human dignity and freedom.
This story follows the relationship that developed between them as Patrick taught Leo the fundamentals of programming, while Leo taught Patrick about human dignity and freedom.