“Is this a joke? I get to live here?” These were the words of disbelief that Tony expressed the first time he saw the historic home at Berclair Plantation. After months of surviving between campsites and the Cold Weather Shelter, it seemed too good to be true. Tony was one of 12 individuals to be… Read More

Navigating the ins and outs of healthcare can feel like a chore. From waiting on hold to make appointments to keeping track of screening timelines to filling out the ream of forms that precedes every doctor’s visit—there’s nothing simple about it. For individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, this difficulty is often insurmountable. Many of these neighbors… Read More

Some things are too complex to explain in words. When I can’t get my point across in words, I draw pictures. When the pictures don’t convey, I do whatever I can to invite people into the story.   I’ve asked people to join me at a community meal. I’ve walked people into the woods to share… Read More