Homeless doesn’t mean hopeless, despite what some blind, deaf and dumb human monkeys might think. Many of the people the monkeys are throwing verbal feces at are working hard to better their situations–and succeeding. With help, things CAN be different.
This year, youth used their stories of homelessness in powerful ways. They talked to Illinois legislators about the need for increased funding for Illinois’ homeless youth programs. They spoke about the services they need at CDBG and city budget hearings. One resident of RAPPP even visited Washington, DC this month to tell her story to members of Congress.
Here’s a link and short quote from her story:
“I’m in college now. I’m on the Drama Team and I was elected to the Student Senate. I have to graduate college no matter how hard the obstacles may be. With a college degree, I know that I will be able to get a good paying job with a guaranteed salary. My dream is to be a social worker to help people that are going through the same struggles that I have faced.’
Testimony to the House Financial Services
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Stories Have Power
Homeless doesn’t mean hopeless, despite what some blind, deaf and dumb human monkeys might think. Many of the people the monkeys are throwing verbal feces at are working hard to better their situations–and succeeding. With help, things CAN be different.
Here’s a link and short quote from her story:
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