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Good question. Here's my answer.
Garth
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I'm on the streets. But everywhere I turn, things are looking up.
Vince Shumate
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There were multiple factors that contributed to my journey out of homelessness. The most important factor is one with three parts: me, myself, and I.
Troy Burtnick
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Homeless today. House tomorrrow.
Tyrone
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Ten days in my life as I fight homelessness and addiction
Vince Shumate
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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. 
Bill Mcilmail
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Sometimes stuff gets in the way of life.
Bill Mcilmail
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Princess was "one of a kind."
Johanna Elattar
3
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Julia lives in an industrial warehouse storage room owned by an old friend. Her storage room—a big closet, really—has a door that locks; and over the…
Matt Shaw
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Trying to find a shower while facing homelessness.
Matt Hoffman
3
From David Alan Goldberg — Part Two of his hand-drawn series on doing life while facing homelessness.
David Alan Goldberg
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Two short pieces about surviving, thriving
Bill Mcilmail
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