Homelessness

For those of us who are fortunate enough to have always had a roof over our head, the idea of becoming homeless can be hard to understand. Everyone goes through hard times, but how does someone let it get to that point? Most people will assume there is some kind of addiction involved, and while…

I’m sure you’ve encountered someone you thought to be homeless. Maybe it’s because they were holding up a cardboard sign asking for help, or perhaps they approached you directly and asked you for money.  These types of encounters can be uncomfortable for a lot of people. On the one hand, helping someone in need seems…

Many of our lives have drastically changed since March when COVID-19 swept the nation. Schools, businesses and our communities were all impacted and changed what our day-to-day life looks. While quarantining at home and keeping business afloat, there was a collection of voices that were forgotten during the pandemic – the homeless community. When the…