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A Dog I Knew
I saw the dog first. Her owner was looping Belle’s leash around the pole in front of the truck. I got out to pet the dog and talk to him. Johnny was a …
Bill Mcilmail
Apr 7
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My last 24 hours
If I think about the last twenty-four hours, the best way to describe it is like a roller coaster. It started with trying to get in at the shelter whic…
Tom Carter
Mar 29
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Where do you sleep?
In 2017 and 2018, artist and writer David Alan Goldberg created a series of illustrated magazines for Speak Up to chronicle aspects of life while homel…
David Alan Goldberg
Mar 24
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Homeless Again
I'm on the streets. But everywhere I turn, things are looking up.
Vince Shumate
Mar 22
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Getting Started
How a beggar becomes an entrepreneur in 10 minutes
Matt Shaw
Mar 17
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Reflections from the Rearview Mirror
Gratitude for surviving the crash
Elijah Kelly
Mar 15
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The world needs more Vans
An essay about Mike's best friend and a video not to miss
Speak Up
Mar 11
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The Little Incident
It has been a bit of a setback.
Earleen Mingo
Feb 28
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My Two Lives
I have been granted two lives in one lifetime. One lonely, one loved. One lost, one led. One selfish, one selfless...
Jennifer
Feb 25
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Hypothermia, Interrupted
Cold and wet and homeless, we found refuge under a human-sized air dryer.
Mark Gansert
Feb 23
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Those We've Lost
When facing homelessness, you make friends quickly. Losing them is heartbreaking. Here are three that I've lost.
Dustin LaPres
Feb 16
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God is not finished with me
My name is Lisa. I'm 49 years old. I am currently homeless and staying in a shelter with three other women.
Lisa
Feb 3
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