A Street Sweeper's Story of Gratitude and Perseverance | Behind The Crown with Jason Hammiel

If you’ve heard Jason Hammiel’s story, you know why he walks with a smile and purposeful stride. He couldn’t be prouder to be one of dozens of crew members who keep Charlotte’s streets and neighborhoods clean. But his path to employment with city, and everything he’s accomplished since, have made him man of gratitude and a firm believer in second chances.
In this edition of Behind the Crown, Hammiel shows us what it’s like to sweep the streets of Uptown for a day and shares his story of perseverance.
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[@sheilasimpson7092]

What a powerful testimony!

[@steviedee415]

Great story

[@DannyGore]

What a story! I hope things are still going well for you!!

[@brookviewpanda]

His story is true, and his triumph is who he is now! He could have let his circumstances keep him down but took the challenge and passed! Thank you, God, and the City of Charlotte. You made a difference!

[@steviedee415]

Heck yeah! The best story I’ve heard. I’m soon to be working for City of San Francisco or City of Oakland. I take my pre trip exam next week for Sweeper Operator. And waiting on San Francisco to interview me for Public Works. It’s only god.

[@kaher]

Very inspirational

[@marshaesmith]

Thank you, Jason! You keep our city clean and fit for a Queen! 🙌🏽💕 congrats on the new house and schooling!!!

[@sustaincharlotte]

Thank you, Jason, for keeping our neighborhoods clean and welcoming! 🤗

[@nesid6694]

You said you "had a story to tell" and boy was it. Very inspiring!!

[@briangarrett9820]

Jason, thanks for sharing your story!

[@lenhuggs9530]

Lovely, encouraging and inspirational Hammi!!’

[@raymondhammiel9323]

I love your story. It just goes to show what you can do with the right mindset.

[@marshaesmith]

♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽

[@shaunbritton2500]

I know this guy!! I think he knows me!😅👍

[@universaljustice7376]

Very relatable 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾