by Pat Hartman | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
The bridge is frequently used as a poetic allusion to the meanings behind movements. Last week, House the Homeless talked about Bridge the Economic Gap Day, when people show up to demonstrate on literal bridges, and also about children experiencing homelessness. On...
by Pat Hartman | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Coming up soon is Bridge the Economic Gap Day, on Tuesday, September 4, which is the day after Labor Day. We have a nice collection of archived posts just waiting to satisfy the curiosity of readers who want to support and participate in this nationwide annual event....
by Pat Hartman | Aug 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Consensus holds that between 5% and 10% of people experiencing homelessness have pets, most often dogs. The notable exception, Ace Backwords, lives in the Berkeley hills with a herd of cats that he feeds, photographs, and writes numerous blog entries about. Most...
by Pat Hartman | Aug 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
A recent headline reads, “This Is the City Most in Danger of a Housing Crisis, Study Finds.” What they mean is a specific type of housing crisis, defined by certain parameters and formulae. The page says, “GOBankingRates determined which places are most in danger of a...
by Pat Hartman | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
In Austin and Travis County, the homeless count has grown by 5% in the past year. Almost 3% of public school students declare as homeless, while an unknown number of others are able to conceal the fact. One Community Impact headline reads, “Austin seeks $30 million to...
