New Housing on Skid Row

The Renato Apartments is part of a program referred to as “Housing that Works” It is a 96 room building aimed at serving the most chronic of homeless citizens on Skid Row and others with dangerously low incomes. SRO Housing will provide the on-site Case Management. Because there are Section 8 Units – I assume this […]

Woodbury Student Shuns school for Music

Although JOSHUA SMITH had a full ride to college he is focusing on his music career. He says he wants to do a tour and talk to homeless folks. I don’t know…. Do you think he sounds genuine? http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_16525965

Paul Brandt – Who is He and Why Should You Care ?

@paulbrandt @builditforward Home builder, Country Singer, and Canadian. He is using his fame and popularity to create a documentary in Canada about building houses for the homeless. In return, the new home owners will help build homes for people in third world countries. (Personal note – he is a Tenor, and as music lover was raised on Country […]

Cuts to Library Hours Hurt the Unemployed

It isn’t just Librarians that need the Public Libraries open. Between 2008-2009 over 30 million people used the Library Internet Connections and computers to do a Job Search. Losing hours affects people of color and the low income more than any other demographic. With so much of a modern Job Search requiring e-mail and internet […]

The Poor Stayed Poor

EconomicPolicy: Poorest American families saw virtually no increase in income — just $200– in 26 years: http://bit.ly/dt0xOe

DPSS Homeless Services

Can all be found and explained here: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/dpss/homeless_case_mgmt/default.cfm

Bill 18-1059 DC Homeless Bill sucks

It is snowing and cold and you have nowhere to go. You have lost your I.D. and all you want is a warm place to sleep. Well, don’t try this in Washington DC if 18-1059 passes. Only those who can prove they were residents before becoming homeless will be allowed into shelters. (so, run back […]

A Cry for Help in Florida #fb

Okay, This child is on the verge of homelessness and needs you. I have found the most depressing web site in the world – but it exemplifies all that I know about the people who are trying to avoid and survive homelessness. The literacy Skills, Relationship Issues, and overall need are very indicative of what I […]

Homeless as Portrayed in the movies

I can’t find any movie character that resembles the homeless I see every day. I need help with this list because I usually avoid movies where anyone is homeless – I am missing the , The Fisher King, and what else….? Title: City Lights (1931, Playhouse). * Character: Little Tramp Charlie Chaplin sacrifices life and limb to help […]

Why reading to homeless kids is a Must Do

Only 1/3rd of Homeless Children read at their grade level. – I meet with their parents every day – Reading is a skill easily lost in the family and needed for financial success “Who is homeless: The National Center on Family Homelessness released a report that estimates one in every 50 American children was homeless between […]