by Pat Hartman | Oct 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
The fictional character of Dracula was inspired by the real Prince Vlad of Romania, sarcastically described here by Robert Davenport in his Roots of the Rich and Famous: Realizing that the plight of the homeless was an important problem in his country, he had all...
by Pat Hartman | Oct 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Do what? Get people experiencing homelessness under a roof. Even the most expensive supportive housing is cheaper than what it costs to keep a person on the streets. This has been demonstrated over and over again. Amazingly, many people, even those who are already...
by Pat Hartman | Oct 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Austin, TX, needs more shelter space for homeless women, and a petition gained enough signatures to have the idea added to a health and human services bond package that will soon be voted on. Journalist Jazmine Ulloa wrote: Richard Troxell, founder of the...
by Pat Hartman | Oct 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
From Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA, an online commentator known as Ladya Oo writes: I have a friend who is temporarily living in his SUV while he desperately looks for housing that he can afford. Costa Mesa police just gave him a $1,000 ticket for sleeping in his SUV....
by Pat Hartman | Sep 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last week, House the Homeless looked at public libraries and the difficulties that arise when the library becomes the default day shelter for people experiencing homelessness in a community.Well, where are the homeless supposed to exist...
by Pat Hartman | Sep 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
When the Democratic convention took over Charlotte, NC, one of the preparations was the closing of the downtown public library for a week. The public library is one of the great American institutions. The library has also turned out, in many cities, to be a...
