With recent nighttime temperatures dipping down around the freezing mark, most of us are happy to be tucked into warm beds in our heated homes. But some students from Wake Forest University are pitching tents and rolling out sleeping bags at Corpening Plaza, by the steps of Winston Salem’s City … > read more
In a publication entitled, “Employee Campaign Manager Guide 2007,” (go to pg. 6 of the PDF) the United Way of Greater Greensboro says: In 2006, United Way demonstrated leadership and caring by… Leading county-wide efforts to develop a plan to end homelessness… In 2007, United Way will continue to provide … > read more
The Guilford County Task Force to End Homelessness met yesterday, five months after publicly presenting a Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in our community. Since the June presentation, there has been little progress on implementing the plan, and there has been some confusion over who would be responsible … > read more
Recently, a friend talked about being at a meeting with a group of veterans when a woman asked, “What can we do for you? What do you need from us?” And one of the veterans responded, “Two words. ‘THANK YOU.’” On this Veterans Day, I respectfully and gratefully acknowledge and … > read more
The following incident happened in the United States of America, which is (allegedly) part of the free world. From Kevin Barbieux, in Nashville: “…[A] couple people came by the park with bag lunches to give to the homeless. Bill, the dude in charge of the ‘Safety Ambassadors’ was quick to … > read more
More here: HomelessYouthAmongUs.org Guilford County has three housing programs for homeless youth: Youth Focus’ Act Together crisis care facility serves homeless youth aged 11-18. Joseph’s House, in Greensboro, serves homeless young adults, aged 18-21. I Am Now, in High Point, serves homeless young adults, aged 18-23. But there isn’t enough … > read more
Last night on NightWatch, I talked to a homeless friend who’s completed two different well-known, faith-based, long-term, residential substance abuse rehabilitation programs. But he’s still on the street, and still using. So, what happened? The big flaw in many residential rehab programs is the lack of after-care. In both of … > read more
HUD has a released a report based on the January 2007 point in time count of the homeless which shows that chronic homelessness has dropped 12% nationwide, with 20,000 individuals moving from the street to permanent supportive housing. This is part of the federal government’s “Ten Year Plan to End … > read more
From Doug Clark, “Off the Record:” “A moment of inspiration drew Karen Olsen into a ministry she’s been urgently pursuing for more than 20 years now. The Summit, N.J., resident explained at tonight’s Guilford Interfaith Hospitality Network dinner. Olsen was divorced, raising two sons and managing a successful career in … > read more
A Catholic church in Green Bay, Wisconsin will defy their local City Council and continue to operate the only winter shelter in the area that offers a bed each night to homeless people who are mentally ill or have been drinking. Despite attempts at a compromise, church and City officials … > read more