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Meet The Real-Life People From The Thing About Helen and Olga

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Nov 16, 2021 8:42 PM
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The Thing About Helen and Olga
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Helen Golay

A former real estate agent who became an advocate for homeless men.


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Paul Vados

A homeless man who struggled with alcoholism and depression following the death of his wife. 


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Olga Rutterschmidt

A Hungarian immigrant who joined Helen in her journey to help the homeless.


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Kenneth McDavid

Helen and Olga helped Kenneth after he found himself living on the streets.


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Jimmy Covington

Jimmy refused Helen and Olga's offer of housing and food, unknowingly saving his own life.


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Fred Downie

One of the men who lived on Helen's property.


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