Tag: socioeconomic

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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Very Deliberate Where I Lived

"If all of us who received inspiration move, who's going to inspire the next generation?" https://youtu.be/HjNuBNpWwr8 Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarification questions What drives the mayor...
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Really Hurtful

"You'll hear, 'They just didn't work hard enough.'" https://youtu.be/IR8iuSYOVOQ 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.)...
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Will for Welfare

"Those who have had nothing know what it feels like... and they're not scared of it." https://youtu.be/ixMm0-tHbLo Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How...
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