One in seven Americans live under the poverty line, according to the latest census data. That doesn’t mean they have to live in poverty. Never in the history of the United States have so many... Read more >>

When I started editing a blog about homelessness a year ago, I knew I had a lot to learn. First was the answer to a very common question posed by people who see homeless individuals sleeping on grates... Read more >>

There couldn’t be a better time to write the final chapter in the story of the Hobson Family, who exactly twelve months ago (and for several months thereafter) were $1,000 dollars away from... Read more >>

I don’t usually get angry when watching TV, but lately, instead of TV relaxing me, I’ve seen some things that have really upset me to the point of anger. I may have high standards... Read more >>

Something happened yesterday that reminded me of one of my recent most embarassing moments. I was back in my hometown, Madison, Wisconsin, for a summer visit. Auguste and I, and Gussie, were eating... Read more >>

The image of a person collapsed on a Beverly Boulevard sidewalk on Christmas Eve has weighed heavily on my conscience. Indeed, in the moment I spent tapping my fingers on my steering wheel, waiting... Read more >>

One morning this past December, I felt particularly grateful that the coldest it usually gets in Los Angeles is the lower 40s. No bone chilling rain, no icy roads to navigate, and no snow to shovel.... Read more >>

For the last month, I’ve been writing about a woman who is now less than $1,000 and one week away from homeless. Her name is Debbie. She’s in her early fifties, a remarried widow, and... Read more >>

The story of Ted Williams captivated the hearts and imaginations of millions this month. This is a rags to riches story of a homeless veteran with a golden voice that took him off the street corner... Read more >>