“I Just Need a Chance,” Says Former Computer Tech Turned Homeless Patriot
Narayana Rheiner, a January 6 participant and self-described political survivor, is now homeless on the streets of Baltimore, struggling to rebuild a life shattered by 15 months in federal prison. Once a working man with a car, a home, and a nearly finished college degree, Narayana says he returned to a world that had completely abandoned him.
“I just need a chance,” he told us. “I’m trying to go back to school, work, and get off the streets—but without help, I don’t know how I’ll make it.”
Narayana has launched a GiveSendGo fundraiser titled “Save J6 Homeless”, asking fellow Americans and patriots for help covering basic human necessities: shelter, food, hygiene, and a modest laptop so he can return to school.
A Life Dismantled
Narayana says he was arrested at work for his involvement in J6 and jailed for over a year. By the time he got out, his apartment, car, and personal possessions were all gone. His associates degree was just 13 credits away from completion when the bottom fell out.
“I’ve been robbed, gone without food or clean water,” he explained. “A man named Norman, who stayed in our tent, passed away just outside it. He was a day away from rehab. It was heartbreaking.”
Norman, he said, left behind a 2-year-old daughter and a grieving family. Narayana hopes his friend’s death will raise awareness for addiction recovery and inspire more people to support their own local communities.
Humble Needs, Quiet Determination
Currently living in a homeless encampment, Narayana’s immediate goal is just $500 a month—enough to rent a $125/week room, secure hygiene essentials, buy some clothing, and get a laptop to continue his studies. A small sum by most standards, but a lifeline for someone with nothing left.
He’s asking for small acts of kindness—a few dollars from many could give him a path out of homelessness.
A Message to America
Once recognized as the youngest A+ certified computer technician in Maryland in 1997, Narayana is now a symbol of the human cost of political prosecution and societal abandonment. He’s not asking for a handout—he’s asking for a second chance.
“This is not the end for me,” he says. “I want to work. I want to finish school. I want to live.”
Support Narayana at: https://www.givesendgo.com/Save_J6_Homeless
In a time when headlines move fast and the forgotten fall through the cracks, Narayana Rheiner is one name we must not forget.
