by Don Garza I saw two videos in the past month in which the people speaking made a distinction between homeless people : we call them the deserving poor and the non deserving poor. Many people suffer with illnesses that can not be seen . Not only mental illness , but physical illness and they […]
Read More Deserving Poor vs Non Deserving PoorOkay, I am armed with a Master of Social Work degree and I am determined to do the most good with it. Job hunting is like dating. I swipe right and left and set up interviews to see if I can find a relationship where my specific history and skill-set is needed. As for me, […]
Read More First Post Grad Job – False StartMy friend and former co-worker Carlos works at PATH now. He told me that Zillow did a study about the risk of homelessness to renters in 2017 and apparently they did really accurate research because they are right. This means if you are renting a 1 BD apartment at $1,000 a month. For starters, you’re […]
Read More $50 is the entry fee to homelessnessSo much has changed in homeless services since I took a long nap to go to USC. Measure H passed. Housing First has become a popular buzzword. The homeless numbers are rising. Mark Horvath has gone international. Tell me what you want to know more about – or want to explore with me.
Read More What are your questions and concernsat USC but now I am done!
Read More I have been busyWow, that is a long hashtag, right? The issue attached to it also can’t be easily captured succinctly. But the facts remain, that people with mental illness are less likely to kill or injure others than those without a diagnosis. They must be broken Homelessness and Gun Violence have something in common, we assign the […]
Read More #MentallyIllarelesslikelytokillCan you imagine being a female and homeless? Darla is going to find out tonight, even though I have a cold. I want her to know why it is important to care for our neighbours. I want her to feel the cold and the fear and desperation so she understands that it is real and […]
Read More #ShedoesTo the people who are afraid that they will lose their chance to be called a leader if they expose the lies and wrongdoing embedded in the fabric of that same group, they want to lead… You are the offender. You are as bad as the people you cower from. You want to continue the […]
Read More Don’t Wait to Lead: Do the Right Thing NowFeral? Pc’s Todd Spitzer called some of his citizens feral
Read More Let’s take a walk ToddThis is a Bottom Up approach caring for the emotions of the people who have been exposed to disaster or terrorism. If you feel traumatized and unsafe: don’t be the person offering care. With the client Look at the physical safety of where you are. Help them find a family member or support system Ask […]
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