Speak Up

Cold and wet and homeless, we found refuge under a human-sized air dryer.

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It has been a bit of a setback.

Feb 28

I have been granted two lives in one lifetime. One lonely, one loved. One lost, one led. One selfish, one selfless...

Feb 25

When facing homelessness, you make friends quickly. Losing them is heartbreaking. Here are three that I've lost.

Feb 16

My name is Lisa. I'm 49 years old. I am currently homeless and staying in a shelter with three other women.

Feb 3

You may have seen us flying the sign on the highway exit ramps or asking you help us find work or get a meal. We are not victims. You should know that.

Feb 2

He lived in a hole like an animal.

Jan 28

Alcohol, addiction, mental and physical challenges all make it harder for me to get out of the cycle of homelessness.

Jan 26

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