It’s strange when a face is put on something you know is happening all the time. This week the face belonged to Rachel. We were at Pioneer Square doing our Tuesday thing – hot burritos and socks. Because it was…
At HomePDX, there is one element that is both one of the hardest and one of the most beautiful parts of my work: listening to stories. Listening to the stories of my friends living outside, I have heard stories…
Last week Luke and I participated in a Portland forum on homelessness. We made some great connections and heard some good things, but that’s not what I want to share. The day started with a “Walk of Awareness” where we…
Meet our friend Matthew. He sleeps outdoors right now, and he has dreams. He doesn’t let the streets drag him down or close off his future. One of those dreams was to get his first driver’s license. This will open…
I have some wonderful ladies who make quilts for my friends living outdoors. This is a picture, posted with permission, of what happens when you give a dry, warm quilt to someone on a cold winter’s day. I love that…
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