Walter Perry grew up on the Eastside of San Antonio, TX. As a youth, Walter got involved in gangs and his troubled behavior eventually landed him in prison at the age of 18 years old. While in prison, Walter got his life together. He enrolled in college and truck driving school and received his Certified Drivers License (CDL), and after his release in 2001, he drove trucks and attended college. Walter got into community work because he wanted to make a difference. During the recession of 2009, Walter had a hard time finding a job because of his criminal record, which led him to depression and homelessness. Its was at the bottom where Walter discovered his true purpose. Despite his struggles, Walter managed to stay active in the community by volunteering and organizing residents to attend public and community meetings. In 2013 Walter founded SUIT UP! A self-help organization dedicated to the advancement of youth. Over the last nine years, SUIT UP! Has mentored and “Suited Up!” over 1500 young men and woman. Mr. Perry now uses his story as a ministry of inspiration for people who may be faced with difficult situations.
Walter Perry grew up on the Eastside of San Antonio, TX. As a youth, Walter got involved in gangs and his troubled behavior eventually landed him in prison at the age of 18 years old. While in prison, Walter got his life together. He enrolled in college and truck driving school and received his Certified Drivers License (CDL), and after his release in 2001, he drove trucks and attended college. Walter got into community work because he wanted to make a difference. During the recession of 2009, Walter had a hard time finding a job because of his criminal record, which led him to depression and homelessness. Its was at the bottom where Walter discovered his true purpose. Despite his struggles, Walter managed to stay active in the community by volunteering and organizing residents to attend public and community meetings. In 2013 Walter founded SUIT UP! A self-help organization dedicated to the advancement of youth. Over the last nine years, SUIT UP! Has mentored and “Suited Up!” over 1500 young men and woman. Mr. Perry now uses his story as a ministry of inspiration for people who may be faced with difficult situations.