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A Change in Status

A Change in Status

Life in a Men's Shelter Joy is comfortable with the 'cold shoulders' she gets from her office mates, the appreciation from the clients, and growing comradery with the Case Managers.
Do You Miss The Old Days ... ?

Do You Miss The Old Days ... ?

Y'know, when I used to post these every week? I sure do! I have been doing a lot more other kinds of work, and I have been showing that work which has been awesome! (including some of this hand lettering project!) ....

A Message to Bed-Stuy's 79th Precinct: Please Support 'Unity' in the Community

Cop in Bedford-Stuyvesant Photo: Vice.com By: DrLoni Mine is a second generation love affair with Bed-Stuy. As a toddler I can still remember the thrill of receiving my first library card at the Macon Branch BPL.
To Hunt or Not to Hunt--That's the Question

To Hunt or Not to Hunt--That's the Question

TJ! A wise older Case Manager named Bill is known for saying, "If you feed the lion, he forgets how to hunt." Bill says this in reference to his cases and shares it with new social service staff who seem committed to the work.

Mind F*ck Campaign Has Launched! by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Hello Good People! If you LOVE Brooklyn and know the juicy stories that can only come from the shenanigans of NYC - please support this project! This story involves all of YOU and MUST BE TOLD! https://vimeo.com/121294682 Sybarite Productions, Inc.
Old and Homeless

Old and Homeless

Being elderly in a shelter There's an African proverb that states, "The shrieking of children at play is the music of old age." Imagine being under a tree in the warmth of an African village.
Seasonally Homeless

Seasonally Homeless

Life in a Men's Shelter My, my, my....the things humans adjust to. The human condition is quite remarkable. One day, someone is demanding that only Poland Spring bottled water be served to her. Another day, she's happy to get swig of Kool-Aid.

Waving Our Flags on Memorial Day

Civil War Soldiers Joy is a lifelong learner and this morning she's going to get an important lesson while riding the bus to work. " Memorial Day...
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Getting Out of the Way

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Getting Out of the Way

I'm on Chapter 5 of this fantastic book and it just keeps getting better. As I come across the pearls, I'm writing these quick blogs to share what I'm learning.

Why Most Small Businesses Stay Small

By JP George Starting a business is a significant achievement towards creating a new relationship with the customers. However, maintaining the business and generating growth at the same time is a challenging task.