Scott Shepard, 24, asks for help buying diapers at the intersection of Park Avenue and St. John Street in Portland. Shepard shares an apartment with his fiancee and their two children, a daughter, 2, and son, 3. &quotThis is my first time trying it [holding a sign]. I see everybody else down here doing it. I got two kids. I don'€™t believe in collecting welfare, I'd rather work for my money. Not really having any [luck finding] work — so I figured I'€™d give it a shot and see how it goes,&quot he said. &quotI've been out here for like two hours, I got like three bucks. Not too bad, I can't complain, you know.&quot
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