Great News! I will be displaying art/photographs and writing about what it was like for my family to be homeless, and giving a first person perspective at the Homelessness Forum. When you see the pictures of my family outside, in a park or resting on a bus stop bench, keep in mind this was “home”. We had no place to go. Most families spend a day in the park and leave when the kids are tired–we slept in the car (or wherever else). Now that I have a real home, I thank God for all the things I took for granted–my bed, a warm bath, walls around me, the safety of my children…
In 2006, began taking photographs and journaling to record what it was like for my family to be homeless. When I started, I didn’t know how my work would be used or when. I didn’t know if we’d find a home. Or where we’d sleep that night. I just kept snapping pictures–and praying. I am so humbled that my work is being used to raise awareness about homelessness and domestic violence, and hopefully will inspire others to help the needy. I thank God for working in my life, and sending “jewels to shine in the darkness”.
The Homelessness Forum will be an important event to learn more about poverty in Minnesota, and network with others to make a difference in our community for struggling families. The event is open to the community, there is no charge to attend.
Blessings ~* Lynn
Date: Sunday October 16th, Noon- 2pm
Location: St Andrews Church, Great Hall
900 Stillwater Rd Mahtomedi MN 55115
Events: Free Pancake Brunch at Noon
Forum Includes: Speakers on homelessness and related issues, real stories from homeless families, networking and collaborate ideas, address solutions
This is a great opportunity to have lunch and learn more about what St. Andrew’s is doing to address homelessness through our St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center. In addition, speakers representing government and non-profit organizations that serve people in housing crisis will describe the overall situation of homelessness. We also plan to have individuals who have been through a housing crisis tell their stories.
Homelessness Forum Online:
http://www.saintandrews.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=159733
