A photograph of rallies taking place on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day in 2003
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National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day 2003 Activists
Homelessness Through a Child’s Eyes
These children are all part of a tutoring program called Project Northstar. They were asked to write essays about “what is homelessness,” and these are their answers.
Project Northstar matches homeless, formerly homeless, and at-risk children with adult tutors, There are currently more than 150 students in the program, and they meet once a week with tutors at five different sites throughout the city.
November 28th
A poem by David Harris
The Man on the Street
A Poem by David Harris
Pride
A poem by David Harris
The Journey
A Poem by Tami Townsend
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A poem by Tami Townsend
Homeless for the Holidays
Sandra Bunch discusses the realities of experiencing seasons of celebrations when one is living without housing.
Book Review: Nickeled and Dimed
Annie Hill reviews Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Nickeled and Dimed.”
Book Review: Flat Broke With Children
Annie Hill reviews Sharon Hays’ “Flat Broke With Children.”
The Least Among Us
David Harris uses poetry to describe the multiple faces and experiences of homelessness, and the way that those experiencing homelessness are often treated as lesser.
Service With a Smile
David Harris describes the exchange between homeless people and others using poetry.
Bringing America Home
Pierre Lewis discusses homelessness as a national ill in his poetry.
Poem for Cush Giles
Pierre Lewis uses poetry as a medium to explore the experience of homelessness.
Bumfight’s Sequel: Cause for Alarm
Christopher Herring continues his captivating story, “Bumfights.”
Street Sense’s How to… Sleep on the Streets
George Siletti offers descriptive instructions for sleeping on the street in this month’s “Street Sense: How To.”
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