Gallery Locations
Upcoming Locations
2020
Divinity Lutheran, Parma Heights
Prince of Peace Lutheran, Westlake
Recent Locations
2019
University School, Shaker Heights
St. Christopher’s Episcopal, Gates Mills
Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, Beachwood
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Cleveland
St. Paul’s Episcopal, Cleveland Heights
Each of these locations had an accompanying forum on homelessness in which shelter residents & staff spoke about the causes, prevalence, and solutions to homelessness. For those interested in hosting Portraits of Homelessness, contact Lydia Bailey at 216.649.7723.
The Portraits of Homelessness collection features 45 photographs and stories of residents from the Men’s Shelter at 2100 Lakeside
Read some of their stories below
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 …
Hector Castro
I wanted to help at 2100. So this summer I oversaw the shelter’s vegetable and flower garden at 23rd and …
Frank Goulding
The old one sat there drinking his coffee. It should have been a joyous day. He had his housing voucher- …
Eric Asazawa
I was good with computers, but I didn’t have a degree. People asked me for help with computer problems everywhere …
David Majka
I started out in a little town on the west coast of Scotland. We had a fairly big family, 7 …
Benigno (Ben) Rivera
I was at the end of a vicious cycle when I arrived at 2100. For the last 25 years I …
Barry Harris
Today I am happy for the simple things; fixing breakfast, clothing myself, seeing someone else smile, knowing God is in …
Lynn Anderson
2100, a place so supposedly dismal, is where I had the opportunity to garden and do murals. I always lived …
Willie Fischer
I’m alive. – Willie Fischer
Robert Moncrief
It’s lingered in the back of my mind: I served my country, protected people, and now, being a veteran, nobody …
