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Art Saves Lives

Art, Trauma, and Bumper Stickers When I was in high school, some years ago, and just learning to drive, my best friend inherited her first car. It was...

Why The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is Like a Chai Latte

I love fall. Fall means crisp colored leaves, hot chocolate, chai lattes, and wearing my favorite sweater again. I sleep in extra in the morning, and...

Tough Transitions: Why Housing is Hard

Transitioning into housing is not an easy thing. It’s strange that it should be that way-it seems so simple: take a person without a home, and give...

"Don't be Jello"

Harry, 59, navigates the grocery store on his cane, picking out noodles, drinks and other items. He doesn’t make any choice quickly: He scrutinizes...

Homeless Doesn't Mean Helpless

As you know, staying healthy, losing weight and getting enough exercise is one of life’s hardest challenges. Add to that a history of being homeless...

You Welcomed Joseph Home!

To say that Joseph had a hard life would be an understatement. After living outside on the streets for 20 years, his struggles were many. Combine that...

A Legacy of Giving

Mary Ann’s brother, Jerry, struggled with a mental illness that led him to many hard years of living on the streets. However, your support helped...

One Step At A Time

Music pumps out of the speakers, the walls are painted in uplifting colors, and it appears to be a regular Tuesday at a local gym. However today...

Keiths Amazing Cuts

For someone struggling to survive without housing, small things like getting a haircut can be the last thing on one’s mind. But for participants at...

Philly Furniture Bank Grand Opening!

"No one wants to be homeless. No one wants to see everything slip away. But for many, this is the reality. The Philadelphia Furniture Bank is a...