Category Archives: Stories from Others

Underheard in New York

“Underheard” Homeless Given Twitter Voice

An unusual project in New York has given four homeless men an international voice. Many homeless men and women feel ignored, invisible and unheard as people walk by them each day. Underheard in New York set out to help homeless residents in New York City speak for themselves.... Read More

A Hot Meal And A Mattress

From 211Info: I spent part of my morning yesterday visiting the Portland Rescue Mission website. I was curious to learn more about them after a co-worker mentioned the Mission’s extensive addiction treatment programs. I had always just assumed that what the Mission offered... Read More

Homeless On Wheels

The rise in homelessness shows itself in surprising ways.  The number of families without housing increases.  With no place to go, many survive by living in their vehicles.  Even that comes with great challenges. From Willamette Week: OUT OF THE CAR: Edie Richards... Read More

After the Storm – Homeless in Portland

A YouTube video recently highlighted by KATU.com highlights the plight of homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Music by Mumford & Sons, “After the Storm”.  Aside from two quick clips, the people in this video are actual homeless men and women in our city.... Read More

Books for Portland’s Homeless Men and Women

A passionate Laura Moulten uses an pedal-powered bookmobile to engage with and enrich the lives of men and women on the street. From OregonLive.com: Beth Nakamura, The Oregonian On a gray Wednesday morning, Skidmore Fountain Plaza is not an inviting space. The wind is cold,... Read More

Portland Homelessness On The Rise

In spite of Portland’s best efforts to curb homelessness, the effect of the economic downturn is keeping numbers high.  Your support this summer will help us continue to meet the urgent needs of homeless men, women and children in our community.  Thank you!... Read More

What Small Things Are You Grateful For?

Mark Horvath was formerly homeless and now runs InvisblePeople.TV to give voice to men and women on the street.  He writes about his experiences of being homeless and of helping others. From Hardly Normal: This week I had to get a P.O. Box and it reminded of something... Read More

Portland’s Homeless Camp Gets Extension

From OregonLive.com:  Dignity Village started in 2000 as homeless campers under a Portland bridge who were then forced to move around town. In 2001, they landed at what was supposed to be a temporary home at the city-owned Sunderland Yard, next to a leaf composting facility... Read More

Homelessness Takes To The River

Faced with no place to live, some of Portland’s homeless men and women are taking a unique approach to survival — life on the river.   KGW video and report:  PORTLAND – Some of the city’s homeless have left the streets to sleep on the Willamette... Read More

All In Their Head: Brain Injuries And Homelessness

From Street Roots contributing writer, Kate Cox: It all ended with the smack of a crowbar. Nick was 32 and alone on the night he was attacked, and there were no witnesses. With no memory of the assault, he has few clues to the story except for the scar on his …... Read More