She had the Regents Exam in the afternoon but had to stay in the shelter for 7 hours for the intake. I have worked in homeless shelters and that was simply a stupid move. children need to be in school, and once you have seen her – let her go to school then come back […]
Read More Policy change: Homeless student penalized for being homelessThat was cool! I noticed my Resources Page was getting more clicks than usual. Pretty much we use it in the office to give information to the other workers so they have all the information that I do. Today I tracked down the reason: http://www.servela.org/resources/ I am honored and now will spend some time and […]
Read More Serve LA – thank youNames and addresses of 271 food resources for people with low incomes.
Read More 271 Food Banks in LADirect quotes from a Twitter timeline search for homeless KelvinHaze Homeless #PLUSSIDE im saving money on my electric bill. dave_smith_ii #funnierthanjimmyfallon A homeless guy carrying a bloody spork. 3 minutes ago from web fvsdacc (its mark here). . . Am putting my chest up for a sponsored waxing for the Homeless Home which is gonna […]
Read More exposing Twitter attitudes towards HomelessDon’t pick this job. Do something easy, like rocket science. You know, where there are absolutes and the figures always add up. Do something where if you mess it up, only seven people die at a time. Being homeless is hell. People die of starvation and exposure every day. It is a big gaping pit […]
Read More aarrggh – what it’s really like to be a Social WorkerIt has four walls. a roof and a door that locks. The LA TIMES carried this story about a family sleeping in their storage space.
Read More Living in Storage SpaceWhy do I work in the Homeless arena? I do it because the paralyzing fear, and absolute hopelessness is unacceptable. If you can stand listening to my voice – watch the video and I will tell you more.
Read More the unimagined face of homeless – mineToo often these are mobile homes.
Read More This is not affordable housingNot that it’s all about me, but I am drowning in files. It is 5pm, and except for a quick lunch, this is the first time I’ve had a moment to myself all day. In the past two days I have done 6 brand new intake appointments, My homeless families are now so many that their files […]
Read More End Homeless for MEDon’t think that BUYING or GIVING money or items is the only way to make a change. YOU may be the best thing you have to offer. Volunteer. Ways to volunteer: There are lots of ways to volunteer and help others as they change their lives. You don’t have to be rich, successful, or even […]
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