socioeconomic

It Wasn’t Fun No More

Two audio stories from a woman's experience of addiction, family, and homelessness This story is from the Invisible Project, a collaboration between the Welcome Project and Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing, Housing Opportunities, Gabriel's Horn, Dayspring Women's Center, and...
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Made Us Feel Low

"I'm not such a bad person; I just have some bad situations." This story is from the Invisible Project, a collaboration between the Welcome Project and Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing, Housing Opportunities, Gabriel’s Horn, Dayspring Women’s Center, and...
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Pulled Over Probably Twenty Times

"They found out I wasn't just, I guess, their perception of what a mixed kid from the south side of Chicago is." https://youtu.be/SA79dVdu6aE   Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What...
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It Got to Be Too Much

“I’ve been down, believe me... I lost my possessions twice in my life.” This story is from the Invisible Project, a collaboration between the Welcome Project and Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing, Housing Opportunities, Gabriel’s Horn, Dayspring Women’s Center,...
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Bad Things, Good People

Three audio stories from a couple's experience of family, work, health, and homelessness These stories are from the Invisible Project, a collaboration between the Welcome Project and Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing, Housing Opportunities, Gabriel's Horn, Dayspring Women's Center, and Porter...
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Makes You Strong

"Sometimes I have meltdowns; sometimes I say, 'OK,' and go on." This story is from the Invisible Project, a collaboration between the Welcome Project and Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing, Housing Opportunities, Gabriel’s Horn, Dayspring Women’s Center, and Porter...
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People Stare at You

"Well, you're here, too, so I guess you're in the same boat I am." This story is from the Invisible Project, a collaboration between the Welcome Project and Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing, Housing Opportunities, Gabriel’s Horn, Dayspring Women’s...
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More Alike Than Different

“We worry about the same things.” https://youtu.be/huanR6krUNc   Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your...
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Just What a Neighbor Does

“Because you’ve developed a relationship, you’re willing to meet that neighbor’s needs.” https://youtu.be/s0z7w0drF54 Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions...
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