Homeless

Homeless Prenatal Program gets pregnant women and families off the street, but only a fraction of those who need it. — Shellena Eskridge is a self-described optimist. You might say it’s a job requirement as executive director of San Francisco’s Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP). Last year, HPP provided food and housing assistance, family support and other services for more than 3,500 families in the city. With SF deep in a housing…

I don’t really believe in regrets. I’ve always seen missteps in life as learning experiences, but there has been one regret I have carried with me since I was a teen. It’s the only thing that if given an opportunity to go back in time, I would change how I…

CW: TW Discussion of eugenics, the Holocaust, discrimination, abuse, autism prevention and cures The best definition of “dysfunction” (in re: relationships/peopling) I ever heard was cobbed from an old Oprah show (date, time unknown, I just remember this over twenty plus years later): When someone doesn’t feel heard, they feel…

Former HOPE Atlanta client Ted takes the stage for his second act The year is 1992. The broadway musical Jelly’s Last Jam, starring Gregory Hines, is a critical darling. The production has earned many prestigious awards and nominations, including Tony awards. Among the nominees is Ted L. Levy, a dancer…

Everyone needs a little help from time to time. From needing advice on finances and healthcare to requiring assistance with finding a new job or housing, life is filled with obstacles that can be difficult to navigate alone. That’s where 211 comes in. As the national social service number for…

I’ve always booked through Priceline and never had to show a credit card or pay a deposit. Super 8 wanted a $250 deposit ON a credit card for a room already paid in full through Hotels dot com After we begged for a waiver (and denied) through the front desk…