I used to dread it when people at school asked me where I live or if we could hang out at my place. I would […]
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From homeless to feeding others
A warm smile, a safe haven and a hearty meal. Isaac Barentine and Will Pruit know the importance of all three – especially for someone […]
What you learn about humanity from living on the streets
Passers-by mainly ignore me, a homeless woman sitting on the sidewalk or a bench. The people who do speak to me are either curious, or […]
A big chicken in the pot
Paul is a civil engineer in his fifities who lost his job in 2009 due to a down-sizing event at his company. For years he […]
Stories of Hope and Courage
Twelve years ago, Santos arrived in Central Florida from Puerto Rico. He had heard of a job opportunity and decided to pursue it. It never […]
How 1 dad inspires teenagers to make 33,000 burritos for the homeless
It all started during the 2010 holiday season when Alec Johnson, then 12, gave his parents a fairly lavish Christmas wish list. “I asked for […]
I Was Homeless: How It Happened, and How I Got Out
I was born in Nigeria, and contrary to the prevalent view of Africa, I had a good life. My father was a high-ranking politician and […]
3 Lessons That Got Me Out of Homelessness
Andy Andrews is a New York Times best-selling author and speaker. He’s spoken in front of four U.S. presidents and Zig Ziglar described him as “the best speaker I […]