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Homeless Voices

Personal essays and creative work from writers facing homelessness.

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Here are a few things I could have used while on the streets... (With a downloadable PDF for the little ones to color!)

David Alan Goldberg

May 6

When facing homelessness, you make friends quickly. Losing them is heartbreaking. Here are three that shaped who I am today.

Apr 21

Care and services organizations: a mixed bag.

Apr 6

Mar 30

Two short pieces about surviving, thriving

Mar 8

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.

Feb 1

Ten days in my life as I fight homelessness and addiction

Jan 26

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