Life On The Streets: Voices Of The Homeless Of Silicon Valley
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 2:36:16
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Sinopsis
Story Telling can be healing for both the story teller and listener alike.Yet for most people experiencing homelessness, lives are lived on the fringes, voices are left unheard and opportunities for the larger community to understand them are lost.These heartfelt stories, a collaboration between Story Corps and the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program present the voices of people experiencing homelessness, and shine a light on the humanity of the most vulnerable members of our society.
Episodios
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Charles Preston and Jennifer Loving
24/07/2018 Duración: 13minIn this episode, Dr. Charles Preston, PHD and Jennifer Loving, Destination:Home CEO discuss homelessness and the challenges of housing rough sleepers.
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Sister Cookie
24/07/2018 Duración: 08minIn this episode, Corliss Manselle, (aka Sister Cookie) talks to Janet Kohl about her life growing up, family roots, homelessness and her ministry. Sister Cookie is a member of the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program Patient and Family Team. She advocates and gives a consumer voice to homeless healthcare.
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Henry
16/05/2018 Duración: 27minHenry was born addicted to heroin, was raised in foster care, and spent 27 years in prison. Despite not being able to read or write, he found poetry and composed over 500 poems in his head. It has become a powerful means to express his voice, and heal his wounds.
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Barney and Amber
02/05/2018 Duración: 03minBarney traces his path from the streets to the home he found at the medical respite program.
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Willie and Janet
02/05/2018 Duración: 18minWillie tells his story in going from homeless on the streets to becoming a national spokesperson for homeless healthcare