I’ve long been a fan of I Am Now, a non-profit that serves homeless young people in Guilford County. And the news that they’ve opened a home for girls who are transitioning out of foster care makes me happy. It will help to fill a big gap in services: A … > read more
UPDATE: Good news! As of October 2011, Don Ames is no longer homeless!! >> [link to video and story] >> Read other ChosenFast.com posts about Don Ames
“Decisions about the homeless have, for years in Forsyth County, been made mostly by well-meaning people who have never spent a night on the street. Today, a group of homeless and formerly homeless people will try to change that. The Homeless Caucus, a group formed by the community-organizing group CHANGE, … > read more
Jay Goldinger of LA is on to something: “His tough-love approach is one that works to motivate people to take responsibility for their actions. Participants start by sweeping the streets. A completed week then brings cards redeemable for food. Ten consecutive weeks brings greater incentives and rewards. For those who … > read more
UPDATE: Good news! As of October 2011, Don Ames is no longer homeless!! From the IRC, Greensboro’s homeless day center: The Interactive Resource Center will once again offer art, music and refreshments on August 5 as part of downtown Greensboro’s monthly First Friday celebration. Featured artist this month will be … > read more
Via email from the IRC: The Interactive Resource Center is celebrating its first full month of operation in its new home with an art and music-filled Grand Opening! Part of June’s First Friday event, this is a great opportunity to tour the newest addition to Greensboro’s downtown neighborhood, enjoy music … > read more
A Circle of Protection: A statement on why we need to protect programs for the poor, signed by more than 50 Christian leaders — Evangelical, Roman Catholic, mainline Protestants, African-American, and Latino: In the face of historic deficits, the nation faces unavoidable choices about how to balance needs and resources … > read more
In case you missed my Tweets: Homelessness doesn’t go on hiatus, but family shelters do? Trying to find out why gihn.org is “closed temporarily.” And: This is why family shelter closed – Greensboro Homeless Program Temporarily Closing Due to Costs http://t.co/zwojJ9Y From the linked article: “…the average homeless person is … > read more
I just received texts from a homeless friend who lives in a camp near the site of the next phase of Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway. A number of homeless camps in the path of the Greenway were cleared prior to construction. Homeless people have been living on the heavily wooded property … > read more
Press release: The Interactive Resource Center to open in New Downtown Greensboro Location Monday, May 2 The Newly Renovated Building Will Triple the IRC’s Capacity to Serve People Who Are Experiencing Homelessness in Guilford County (Greensboro, NC) – Almost two and a half years after it opened as an emergency … > read more