This column by Barbara Ehrenreich just killed me inside. The current prohibition on homelessness began to take shape in the 1980s, along with the ferocious growth of the financial industry (Wall Street and all its tributaries throughout the nation). That was also the era in which we stopped being a nation that manufactured much beyond [...]
Skid Row
How to make a difference
AWARENESS interviews Sam Slovick on what is the best way to make a difference in our inner cities AWEARNESS: You’ve mentioned the term "informed philanthropy" to describe the types of charitable organizations that are really making a difference on Skid Row. What should individuals look for before they make charitable contributions to an organization? Sam: [...]
