Tag Archives: Homelessness

How Food is Destroying A Woman’s Life

Yesterday I spent most of my day with a woman in her 50’s.  We will call her Sarah.  Sarah is homeless.  She has lice and scabies.  She is extremely obese, and her legs are swollen.  She has a wound on … Continue reading

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The Other Side of the Oscar’s and Money: Hollywood, Police, and Homelessness

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It has been awhile since I have blogged, and I haven’t written anything since my new job started at the end of December.  This is due mostly to the fact that I haven’t wanted to, and I have been on … Continue reading

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A Day That is Trying to Become Normal

Tuesday November 22nd.  I woke up at 5:30.  Shower, eat breakfast, make lunch, then ride my bike 2.75 miles to work.  Get to work at 7:00.  Organize my desk, print out copies of referrals I need for the day, see … Continue reading

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I am Glad I Don’t Work for a Christian-Based Organization

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Before I came to L.A and began working with people who live outside I had some previous experience doing similar things in Portland.  The homeless shelter I volunteered at in Portland was a Christian based organization, which at the beginning … Continue reading

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