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Street Voices

Personal essays and creative work from writers facing homelessness.

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Sometimes stuff gets in the way of life.

Nov 26

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

A week of essays on thanksgiving and gratitude

Nov 22

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

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

Getting mad at someone and killing someone...that’s not the way.

Oct 14

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