Behind-the-scenes Ep1: We visit Philly, D.C. and Boston
During our first trip of this project, we visit Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Boston. We talk to thought leaders, experts, service providers and folks with lived experience, followed by a series of fundraising events in Boston.
Behind-the-scenes Ep.0: We begin production!
After four years of research, development and fundraising, we are finally on the road! We invite you to join us on this journey as we bring you stories from behind-the-scenes. You can follow us on...
Homeless No More: Les “Red Hat” Jones, p3
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: schizoaffective disorder.
Housing First agency: Step Up.
Notable: now works full-time at Step Up where he founded the Computer Learning Center.
Our favorite quote: "Throw out the idea..."
Homeless No More: Jeffrey Stingley
Location: Milwaukee, WI.
What led to homelessness: addiction due to childhood trauma.
Housing First agency: Milwaukee County Housing First.
Our favorite quote: "I try now to give back."
Homeless No More: Les “Red Hat” Jones, p2
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: schizoaffective disorder.
Housing First agency: Step Up.
Notable: now works full-time at Step Up where he founded the Computer Learning Center.
Our favorite quote: "The big part is getting a home..."
Homeless No More: Emily Martinek
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: the Great Recession and mental illness.
Housing First agency: LA Family Housing.
Notable: works as notary public and serves as a CSH Speak Up! Advocate.
Our favorite quote: "If a homeless person could help themselves, they wouldn't be homeless."
Homeless No More: Voy Cooks
Location: Boston, MA.
What led to homelessness: addiction due to childhood trauma.
The Housing First agency: Pine Street Inn.
Notable: co-founded Safe and Sound Recovery Center.
Our favorite quote: "I tell my story because I know my story is someone else's story."
Homeless No More: Stephen Hardy
Location: Gloucester, MA.
What led to homelessness: addiction due to childhood over-prescribed ADD meds.
Length of homelessness: 13 years.
Housing First agency: Action Inc.
Our favorite quote: "You have to feel like you're worth something..."
Homeless No More: Sophia Douglas
Location: Gloucester, MA.
What led to homelessness: abusive relationship.
Length of homelessness: one year.
Housing First agency: Housing First program for families through the Gloucester Housing Authority.
Homeless No More: Les “Red Hat” Jones, p1
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: schizoaffective disorder.
Housing First agency: Step Up.
Notable: now works full-time at Step Up where he founded the Computer Learning Center.
Our favorite quote: "I am not a miracle."
Homeless No More: Hector Curiel
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: addiction due to medical injury.
Housing First agency: Skid Row Housing Trust.
Notable: studying to be a medical assistant and serves as a CSH Speak Up! Advocate.
Homeless No More: Vikki Vickers
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: schizophrenia.
Housing First agency: Downtown Women's Center.
Notable: serves as a CSH Speak Up! Advocate.
Our favorite quote: "That homeless person you're afraid of that is...
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BEYOND THE BRIDGE: A Solution To Homelessness is a documentary film and a social impact campaign designed to help communities align their efforts towards solving homelessness.