Archive for March, 2010

Photo Gallery: Students of Hope

Posted Mar 29 in Photo Galleries by Barry Rodriguez 1 Comment

Through a structured and intentional program, the Bowery Mission gives hope to those that need it most.

Arise

Posted Mar 27 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 4 Comments

The incredible diversity among the men at the Bowery Mission reveals the Mission’s commitment to grace.

Something Different

Posted Mar 25 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 10 Comments

What is it about the Bowery’s program that makes everyone so joyful here?

What’s next?

Posted Mar 23 in News by Barry Rodriguez 7 Comments

After living on the streets, I am now going to be living in a homeless shelter to hear the stories of the people inside…

On the Streets: Alone

Posted Mar 21 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 15 Comments

After four days on the streets of NYC, I’m realizing how disconnected the homeless can become from everyone else…

On the Streets: The Shelter

Posted Mar 20 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 10 Comments

After two nights living in a homeless shelter, I’ve had my understanding of homelessness totally changed…

On the Streets: The Station

Posted Mar 18 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 17 Comments

After sleeping on the floor of Penn Station for a night, I learned how important it is to remember the invisible…

On the Streets: Day One

Posted Mar 17 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 18 Comments

On my first day living homeless in Manhattan I developed a whole new perspective on panhandling.

On the Streets

Posted Mar 15 in News by Barry Rodriguez 15 Comments

A few updates as I prepare to live homeless on the streets of New York City…

The Long Climb

Posted Mar 13 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 8 Comments

After meeting several heroin addicts on the streets of the Bronx, my perspective on drug addiction has begun to change…