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The Uphill Battle of Homelessness
“To be homeless you have to be creative to survive.” ~ Kateri, formerly homeless artist The uphill battle of homlessness is a cyclical pattern that seems impossible to break free from. It takes creativity, compassion and people working together to serve one another and never giving up. One segment of my interview with Nicole Minyard…
Read MoreHomelessness in Nashville Is Growing But We Are Not Losing Hope
I drive and walk past homeless veterans and homeless families every day. The causes of homelessness are so diverse and the solutions are so complex. There’s no hiding that our local statistics are discouraging and help is needed. But we will not lose hope. The Nashville Study of Homelessness The Nashville Study of Homelessness addresses…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse & Homelessness: Getting Past Stigmas and Identifying Effective Solutions for Sustained Recovery
As of the writing of this article, we’ve just left behind May now recognized nationally as “Mental Health Awareness Month.” We celebrate the strides in destigmatizing mental health which was unfortunately a part of our culture for far too long. The idea of visiting a therapist is no longer seen as negative, but as necessary…
Read MoreReal Hope Ep. 17 – Built for Zero Movement with Emma Beers
Listen Anywhere You Stream Podcasts APPLE PODCASTS | AMAZON/AUDIBLE | SPOTIFY Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Emma Beers from Community Solutions to discuss the nonprofit’s “Built For Zero” initiative: a movement of more than 90 communities using data to radically change how they work and the impact they can achieve. Their work has…
Read MoreClinging to God in Post-Pandemic Life
The past 15 months have been a rollercoaster for people all over the world as we have navigated the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us experienced incredible loss and grief, whether it was unemployment, death of loved ones or simply the isolation of social distancing and quarantine. Now that the vaccine has been…
Read MoreHelp Hydrate the Homeless
Between COVID-19 and hot weather on the horizon, Nashville Rescue Mission anticipates it being a difficult summer for our city’s homeless community. Between both Mission campuses, we serve over 800 people a day. These are just the ones who come to the Mission seeking help. It doesn’t include those who choose to stay on the…
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