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Nov 26

From Micheal and Gypsy, facing homelessness in Asheville, NC

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Nov 25

I’ve met many people in my travels. I’ve met more strangers that were kind than unkind. I’ve been to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, Paris, London, eve…

Nov 24

I am grateful for the rain as well as the sunshine; the floods as well as the drought; the famine as well as the plentiful; the naked as well as the dr…

Nov 23

A week of essays on thanksgiving and gratitude

Nov 22

With just a few dollars and and his driver's license, a college student sets off to catch a glimpse of the homeless experience.

Nov 17

Mike first showed up at Speak Up’s Charlotte office with two friends. They’d been living together in an abandoned house for a couple months. His friend…

Nov 12

At first being homeless was one of the scariest situations I had ever dealt with. Where to go, where do I eat, where do I sleep? Full of terrifying que…

Nov 9

Grit. Hope. Hustle — the September and October publishing recap.

Nov 3

Tom reflects on his experience as a Salvation Army bell ringer.

Oct 29

Every corner of the public bus had been overpowered by the stench of dog fart. Eyes rolled, and the riders laughed, gagged, and tried to avoid smelling…

Oct 27

Something Useful and Opportunity.

Oct 19

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