Homelessness

Stealing Options: How Poverty and Mental Illness Erode Opportunity

It was obvious that Toby* wanted to work. When he came to the Well Community, he always stepped in without being asked, offering to take out the trash and do odd jobs. But each time ...
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A Well World: Listening to the Voiceless

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT As you may ...
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Oscar Brown: Offering the Gift of Presence

Oscar helping to deliver Christmas cheer to the men of Jacob's House “It is a special place,” says longtime volunteer Oscar Brown when asked about the Well Community. “I just feel like I leave with ...
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A Well World: Too Many, Too Few

I asked our communications coordinator to check again. The percentage she just stated couldn’t be right. She revisited her notes and confirmed. Still unconvinced, I contacted our program manager. Again, the number was repeated. How ...
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Four Things to Know About Homelessness in Dallas

On a single night earlier this year, the Housing Forward 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count found that 3,718 people in Dallas and Collin counties were experiencing homelessness. Each one has a name and a story. And ...
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A Matter of Justice: Why Mental Health is Everyone’s Issue

Mental health is often viewed as something that impacts individuals. But mental illnesses and the stigma surrounding them don't exist in a vacuum. Numerous societal factors color the experience of those living with mental health ...
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