Word on the Street

Undoubtably, there is an elephant in the room of any discussion about homelessness: "Where are they coming from?" and "Why are they here?" The perception, of course, is that those seeking assistance in our community have flocked here to take advantage of wonderful...

At three year, my son recognizes the importance of being the first in line. Whether he is the engine on the choo-choo train in his preschool class, or pretending to be a race car, "Patrick, takes the lead!" Childhood desires of being first could very well explain why,...

It's interesting to watch the faces of those who hear us talk about ending homelessness. Noses scrunch, heads tilt and sometimes eyes even roll. Most people want to believe; they just can't wrap their heads around how it could ever be realistic. When they look at...

Governor McAuliffe announced last week that Virginia is the first state to "functionally end veteran homelessness.” There have already been news stories and talk of this in the community, and there will be more. But before you say, "Wait! How can that be? I still know...