Archive for May, 2011
Caleb
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness, road trip 2010
Tweet This is a story about homelessness, mental illness, perseverance, and the power of community. Caleb had a great job as a paramedic. But because Caleb suffers from depression, and he felt embarrassed and ashamed, he ran as far as he could from his family. The journey took him to Seattle where he learned about [...]
Mike
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness, road trip 2010
Tweet Mike lives in a tent city near Ann Arbor, MI. He found out about the tent city when being asked to leave a homeless shelter that was full to capacity. Mike has had a full time job since he was 16 years-old. Then this last summer he was laid-off and ended up homelessness. Mike [...]
Celson
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness, road trip 2010
Tweet Celson is a homeless youth I met in Louisville, Kentucky. He states he has lived in over 120 foster home placements since the age of 5. I can’t even imagine. Celson is also gay, and there is very little support for LGBT homeless youth in America. My heart always breaks when I meet new [...]
