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They Just Made it Happen

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They Just Made it Happen

Two homeless vendors whose paths diverged. A piece of recommended reporting that you have to read. Links. An editorial volunteer opportunity, and more.

Matt Shaw
Feb 11, 2022
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It was 2014. Speak Up’s Charlotte office was about to close for the day when two young men waltzed in looking for a job. They'd heard from a friend that Speak Up offered tools and resources for people facing homelessness to become their own magazine-selling micro-business owners. 

I briefly explained the model and invited them to return the following day…

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