I walk into the room where a female only luncheon is held, arriving 1 hour late. I felt bad that ...
Category: their voices
Stories provided to or written by CMP members.
145 Invisible Women145 Invisible Women
In most cases, the public will not recognize these women as being homeless. They are not pushing a grocery cart ...
Volunteering at a Women’s ShelterVolunteering at a Women’s Shelter
I never imagined what it would be like to live in a shelter. Living in a shelter is a challenge, ...
Changing Lives – Continuation of The ShelterChanging Lives – Continuation of The Shelter
Women who stay in “The Shelter” have shared information about what they need to change in their lives and what ...
The ShelterThe Shelter
Arriving at the UMOM overflow shelter, located in Phoenix, AZ, I didn’t know what to expect. This is my first ...
Brother and Sister, can you spare a dollar?Brother and Sister, can you spare a dollar?
A young veteran writes: They used to tell me I was building a dream, so I followed the call. When ...
Having a Grateful HeartHaving a Grateful Heart
I am blessed to be alive today, as thousands die every day. Having access to clean water, food to eat ...
What is Hate to you?What is Hate to you?
What does this statement mean to you? Do you take it as political, racial, religious, ethnic, or about bullying? Recently, ...
Have you thought about Giving Up?Have you thought about Giving Up?
I used to care more about others: their lack of a smile, the lack of family support, and the lack ...
What’s Your Routine?What’s Your Routine?
It’s 9PM on a Sunday. Where are you? What did you do today? Today I went out to Long Beach ...