Robert

Robert was one who shared his story with NPR (National Public Radio) and SN&R (Sacramento News & Review).

Sacramento News and Review - Homeless Connect

So the new issue of Sacramento News and Review came out yesterday. As I said before we worked on the cover story.  Check out the online version  http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=1010578

It was a great experience and I learned a lot about what it means to be homeless.  There are so many different situations people find themselves in,  but there was always a shred of hope and determination.  

James, "the captain", is affectionately known as the Mayor of Loafs and Fishes which is the most prominent shelter in Sacramento.  I heard from others that he is a great guy, if there was anything he could do to help you he would.  

Last week I participated in an event at Sacramento City College to benefit the growing homeless population.  The College hosted Homeless Connect, where they could get services from a number of providers including medical, dental and psychological.

With the help of Paul Estabrook, Director of Photography at SCC, Louise Mitchell (fellow student), and David Jayne, Art Director for the Sacramento News and Review, we created portraits of 21 people who represented a wide variety of homeless situations.  Everything from the stereotypical to individuals who looked like accountants in denial of their own situation.  

The photos will be part of the Cover story for next week's issue of SN&R.  It will be on Sacramento newsstands on the 11th.