11/15/08

Rest Day
This week was Homeless Aware Week and as a board member of the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) which sponsored their 12th Annual Walk Against Homelessness, I was privileged to be able to work this event. The weather was horrible but the turn out was fantastic. I didn't walk but rather was assisting with the registration for the walkers. I was amazed at the number of people who found out about this event because they were looking for a way to give back to the community. Many people came out with their children to support this cause. I work in Detroit with families who are homeless and sometimes you feel that you are fighting an uphill battle. It was so refreshing to see how much support we have and the ability of HAND to educate the community. This is something that effects all of us and one thing I have learned in the years that I have been doing this type of work, is that no one is immune. This has become more and more real to many Americans is the past year. HAND and the many organizations that carry out the mission of providing services to individuals and families who are homeless have a tough job but seeing the support from the community and people motivates us to continue the work we do.