Tag Archives: Faces of Homelessness

D.C. Students Meet Homelessness Face-To-Face

Each fall,Washington D.C.teems with incoming freshmen from all over the nation… Oftentimes, these students get a glimpse of homelessness for the first time as they roam the streets during their first few weeks. But for the students of Georgetown School … Continue reading

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What Their Stories Can Teach Us

The following piece is a speech that was presented by a participant of the Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau after her trip to Washington, DC: Someone once said, “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be … Continue reading

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Living My Uncle’s Story

The following was written by a recent college student participant of NCH’s Homeless Challenge program, as a reflection on the experience: “When I entered the world of the homeless all I had were the clothes on my back, a sleeping … Continue reading

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Speakers’ Bureau Update

The Speakers’ Bureau is currently in the process of creating a new orientation manual and at the same time is in the process of recruiting new speakers-in particular women and families.  This summer we have had meetings with representative from … Continue reading

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