Melissa and I met a new friend at the Freeman Mill tent city on Friday while we were doing StreetWatch. Jeffrey told us that he’s not homeless, “just a vagabond”, and he played and sang music for us and let me film him. The first thing he played was, I … > read more
Via email from Hayes Holderness of Greensboro Burrito Bikers: Â Another great morning [Saturday, 12/18/2010]. We served around 60+ people, but had plenty of food due to a number of new volunteers today. So great to see the spirit spread to others. I even had a couple of new guys … > read more
The cold weather shelter programs at both homeless shelters ended yesterday, and Greensboro Urban Ministry Executive Director Mike Aiken and Salvation Army Major Paul Egan say they won’t reopen before next winter unless the weather becomes life-threatening. Salvation Army was providing emergency shelter for about 40-50 people, and Greensboro Urban … > read more
From Suzanne, on mission in India: “… Then it was Sony’s turn…She picked the cd ‘Come and Listen’ that had songs on it from a Dance Fundraiser that we had for my dear friends the Byers before they left for Germany. I turned it on for her and then got … > read more
0 to 7 Stages of Crack Cocaine Use and Withdrawal Pattern 0) Currently using: Auditory hallucinations, hypertensive, hyper vigilant. During usage a person may think they hear sirens, cars pulling up outside, music, people talking, etc. Some people will experience tactile hallucinations such as skin crawling or seeing bugs on … > read more
From the News & Record: “Phillip Key [is] 39 but looks nearly 60. He’s got arthritic hips, ankles, back, elbows and hands. He’s homeless, gets around on crutches, wrestles daily with depression and spends nights at the city’s shelter. But Saturday, he could be gone. His time is up at … > read more