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Tag Archives: affordable housing
The Three Mouseketeers by Victor Doxtator
Wendell raised the back of his jacket collar to shield his neck from the icy wind and snow. Two more blocks and he would reach the secret path that would lead to his hideout. Would Bert and Sammy be there? … Continue reading
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Tagged affordable housing, awareness, celebration, community, creative writing, family, homelessness, memories, poverty, streets, writer, writing
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“Home” by Maggie Sue T.
As the heavy clouds erupt, rain falls from the sky A cold chill engulfs the night air The dampness declares war on the bones within The aches and the pain has attacked the body As the rain falls I can … Continue reading
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“Homeless” by Maggie Sue Traynor
Back stabbing is the game you play Destroying lives is your only way Evicting people from their home The streets is where you’d see them roam You pretend to care but that’s not true The only one you care for … Continue reading
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“Why Are You Here?” by P.C.A.W.
How do I address the reason(s) for coming to Grit Uplifted? Yes, in the mid-1980s my family was homeless under the definition of ‘no fixed address.’ I paid rent on a storage unit for the big items and on a … Continue reading
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Tagged affordable, affordable housing, creative writing, homelessness, housing, London, mental health, Ontario, poverty
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Be part of the solution: World Homeless Action Day – London (October 10, 2012)
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Where: St Paul’s Cathedral lawn, 472 Richmond St., London, Ontario October 10th is World Homeless Action Day, an international awareness raising event about homelessness in our community. This year, the … Continue reading
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Tagged action, affordable housing, awareness, community, homeless, homelessness, London, Ontario, world homeless day
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