In August 2011, Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayres were special guests at the HRC’s Promoting Wellness Regional Training, attended by over 200 homeless service providers. Steve Lopez is a Los Angeles Times columnist, father, husband, and author of The Soloist. Nathaniel Ayers is a talented musician, ardent fan of Beethoven, and long-time friend of Steve Lopez. The two men met by chance on the streets of LA’s Skid Row and have changed each other’s lives.