In early December, our poverty group went to Homebase, a homeless prevention network. Homebase helps people who are at risk of becoming homeless. They offer a range of services, including job placement assistance, help relocating and services to prevent eviction. At Homebase, we interviewed Stacy Cedeno, who is the head of the protection services. Stacy…
Homes for the Homeless
by 18rachelm
In late November, our group went to Homes for the Homeless. Homes for the Homeless is a homeless shelter. When we were there, we did arts and crafts with little kids who live there. It was a very unique experience. We sat next to them and helped them make turkey napkin holders and coasters. These…
Peter Brest Interview
by 18rachelm
Towards the end of November, we interviewed Peter Brest. Peter is Chief Operating Officer of the Metropolitan Counsel on Poverty. Peter used to work at a hospital, where he noticed that most people who were coming in had poverty issues. He then decided to help find housing for homeless people. Nowadays Peter helps elderly people…
St. John’s Food Pantry
by 18rachelm
In mid-November, our poverty group went to volunteer at the St. John’s Food Pantry. While we were there, we all were doing various jobs. Some people were carrying carts up the stairs, while others were handing people food. At St. John’s Food Pantry, you have to be a member to be able to receive food.…
Mary McKay Interview
by 18rachelm
In the middle of November, we went to the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research to talk to Mary McKay, the head of the organization. The McSilver Institute was founded in 2007 through the generosity of Martin Silver. They address the root causes of poverty, rather than getting hands on. The bulk of their…
The Covenant House
by 18rachelm
In late October, our poverty group went to the Covenant House. While we were there, we had an interview with Alice Steigerwald, the Deputy Director. She talked to us about what happens on a daily basis at the Covenant House. We are too young to see the kids there, so Alice informed us about everything…
UN Conference, October 17
by 18rachelm
On October 17th, my group attended the International Day of the Eradication of Poverty at the U.N.. We heard many messages from people who are trying to stop poverty. We also heard many speakers talk about their struggles and challenges with poverty. We heard from a 14-year-old girl living in a homeless shelter; her speech…
