Jonathon "Nate" Beail-Farkas stands in a cave in Stroud’s Run State Park and watches his children explore the surrounding areas. Nate has been homeless for several months since his separation from his wife. He “couch surfed” and camped with his children.

Nate does some repairs on a friend’s house in exchange for being able to sleep on her couch for a few nights.

Nate holds Alivia on “Look Out Point” in Stroud’s Run State Park. Nate taught his kids about native plants as the family hiked up the hill to enjoy the view of Athens.

Nate has dinner in the home of Ashley (pictured in black shirt) and Nate Corder in Athens, Ohio and plays with their dogs. Nick Corder and his daughter, June, eat at the dinner table while Paul walks to his seat across from Nate.

Nate with Taylor Rhyan (left) and Nate Corder (right) at their Halloween band practice. Their band meets in Corder's garage every Tuesday night.

(Top) Nate eats dinner at Ashley and Nate Corder’s house. His band practices at the Corders’ home. They usually all have dinner before practice and enjoy spending time together, talking about their days, and letting their children play. (Bottom) Nate and his children have dinner with Nate Corder at his winery.

Logan smiles during a day of family time in Athens, Ohio with his father and sister.

Nate and Jahiah get a ladder stuck in a tree while trying to hand it to Brad Meek. Adon Needham carries metal roofing in the background.

Kento, Skye, Paul, and Nate have band practice in Nate’s new house. He did not have any furniture so they sat on the ground, or an amp, or a drum to play. 

Nate wakes up in his new room in his new home. “I like this room. It’s my room. I picked it because of these cool windows. I wake up with the sun in my face,” he said.

Nate eats his breakfast of Snowville Creamery milk and granola out of a Paw Paw Festival cup. “I should probably get some bowls soon. I only have two cups,” he said. 

Nate leaves his new home to go to work. He had been homeless for several months and had been “couch surfing” since he and his wife separated. He said this house was a fresh start for him. “It’s spooky and old and creeps me out, man. But it’s mine ya know? I can’t wait to bring my kids here,” he said.

Nate enjoys the morning light in his new room.