Willie Maddox

Willie died in August of 2009. A friend remembers: One night we both were at a meeting. He missed his […]
Willie Griggs

I wrote Black poetry in the 60s to the mid-70s. It was a flavor of the times–about opening your eyes […]
Tim Mruk

I was the oldest son of 10 kids. I heard a lot of abuse in my family. After my dad […]
Steve Golak

My name is Stew Golak, but I never go by that anymore, only “Tiger.” I’m 73 but don’t feel that […]
Raymel Johnson

I became homeless after a few wrong choices back on New Year’s Eve, 1999. I put all my belongings in […]
Ralph Pack Williams

There has been a strong upswing of people sliding through the cracks, becoming homeless. Thirty years ago there were tons […]
Marvin Harris

I was an issue, for years trouble at the shelter. You’d see me under the influence, raising hell, and good […]
Marco Henderson

Between living, volunteering, and now working at 2100, I understand these guys pretty well. There’s guys here who have done […]
Jeremy Moses

I’m 19, one of the youngest people here, and my 3rd time in a shelter. Before 2100 I was at […]