Updated with additional info below. Have you ever wanted to do something for someone — to give, to donate — but you wanted to make sure that what you were giving went directly to the people you intended to give it to? Well, I have a giving opportunity for you. … > read more
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12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous & Biblical References 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable. “I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry … > read more
“Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Impairment Among Homeless People” (8-page PDF of Powerpoint slides) Presented at the North Carolina Conference On Homelessness, April, 2007, by Virginia Luchetti, EdD, Licensed Psychologist, specializing in homeless services in Contra Costa County, California.
People are often confused by the terminology of homeless services. What’s the difference between a night shelter and an overflow shelter? What’s a day center? An SRO? Here’s a good reference for keeping track of the terms. Our community doesn’t (yet) have all the resources listed. (For instance, we don’t … > read more
“Understanding & Caring for Those Suffering from and Affected by Substance Abuse: The Faith Community — A Part of the Solution” (22-page PDF of PowerPoint in outline format) Presentation by Paul Nagy, LPC, LCAS, CCS, Duke Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, to faith community leaders and service providers, on … > read more
Via email (from a currently homeless reader): “…a homeless person… was ticketed last night at Center City Park for illegal panhandling. He has no panhandling permit and he was well outside of the approved hours for panhandling according to the bike patrol officer that noted he observed [the homeless person] … > read more
A homeless panhandler in Cincinnati was shot and killed after asking a woman for a quarter. From the 911 call: “This homeless man was right there, asking a lady for some change and she just pulled out a gun and said, don’t [expletive] with me and she shot him in … > read more
A homeless man was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury after he stabbed another man in downtown Greensboro yesterday. The victim’s friend said that a man started an argument with the victim, and then followed and attacked him after he walked away. Although the N&R story … > read more
Good article about homeless services in Burlington, N.C.: “…at Alamance Rescue Mission, a faith-based ministry serving 34 homeless men, they have strict rules about drugs. Many of the men who live and work at the mission are former drug addicts and felons, Jones said. They leave when they feel ready … > read more