by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Oct 17, 2013
In a time when communication is all around us, we felt it was necessary to give a voice to the people who needed it most. Between Jan. 2009 and Jan. 2010 the total number of unsheltered individuals within New York City rose an estimated 34%. We gave Danny, Derrick,...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Oct 17, 2013
Like any New Yorker, I was no stranger to homeless people. I passed by them on my way to the shiny glass tower where I worked for a glossy women’s magazine: the older lady perched atop a milk crate in the subway station, the man curled up in a dirty sleeping bag...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Oct 17, 2013
Jean Newsome is a nurse practitioner and author living in Birmingham, AL. Moved to write a book a few years ago, Ms. Newsome took the opportunity to help other women tell their stories about their lives, homelessness, and beyond. Homeless Hearts includes twelve...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Oct 17, 2013
Laura Gillis caught up with Amy Grassette to talk about her experience of being homeless, the impact that had on her family, and how she managed to work through the adversity to stabilized her and her family’s lives. Amy Grassette is a busy woman. She works...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Oct 17, 2013
The challenges of addiction can tear apart individuals, marriages and families. As individuals try to rebuild their lives, they are often advised not to embark into new relationships. Pam and Herman’s story is one of renewed hope and commitment – after time apart...