Monthly Archives: January 2010

Shelter life: No one to come home to

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Michele (CM)| Leave a comment

Quote from a homeless man, who’s lived in shelters:

At the shelter, there’s no one to share the bad or the good. “I had a job interview today” or “I heard from my children.” If you say that, the staff looks at you like, “What?”

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New boots for homeless feet

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Michele (CM)| Leave a comment

“Can you please get me some boots? I need to get these feet off the ground.” — Alexander, homeless in Greensboro

Alexander's new boots replace the old pair with the deep splits across the soles. Whenever it rained, his feet got wet.

Alexander's new boots replace the old pair with the deep splits across the soles. Whenever it rained or snowed, his feet got wet.

At homeless camp, with four guys: “How many of y’all need new boots?” Answer: “We could probably all use some.”

Boots purchased for homeless people by StreetWatch.

Boots purchased for homeless people by StreetWatch, on a recent shopping trip.

“I’ve had these a while.” Understatement.

One of the pairs of boots that StreetWatch has replaced recently.

One of the pairs of boots that StreetWatch has replaced recently.

Would you like to help us buy boots for unsheltered homeless people? Send us WalMart (or similar) gift cards or make a financial donation. More here.

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