Underheard in New York

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,...

The homeless brother I cannot save

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...

Finding Her Voice

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...

A Life Together

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...