When I worked as a Rapid Re-Housing case manager and program administrator, I feared December 21. Not only was it the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year, but it was also the day when I […]
Author: Samantha Wood
Honoring Our Sector on Labor Day
Meanwhile, you are greeted by a Vietnam-era Army veteran who just walked through the door. He is homeless for the first time and does not know what to do. At the same time, your phone is ringing off the hook […]
Resiliency in Homeless Service Providers: Going Beyond Self-Care
These are the deeply distressing words that homeless service providers often hear from those who come through the door of our agencies every day. “What do I do now?” Sometimes there is an answer, such as a referral to an […]