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Watch Ryan, Nick and Tonya share their story from homelessness to housing.
Watch Ora’s story of survival, resilience and hope.
See how volunteering helps homeless people survive and get off the streets.Rising from despair to stability and hope…Watch these candid interviews and compelling stories.Homelessness isn’t what it used to be. Families, women, vets, people with disabilities…Watch these candid interviews and compelling stories.!
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Homeless people show their “homes” in Des Moines and share personal insights…Watch these candid interviews and compelling stories.!Homeless people share insights into their lives and give tours of the homes they’vebuilt under bridges, in tents and in vehicles. A follow-up to “Faces of Homelessness” above.Watch these candid interviews and compelling stories!
!This is the story of Rex and his daughter Kayla.It’s a touching story of unconditional love, hope and reunion. Grab a tissue.!Watch Tommy’s heart-touching story–how he went from being homeless to serving others.
Think everyone born in America has an equal chance?What if you were born to a mom that was a prostitute and had a “dad” that was a pimp?Where would YOU be today? Watch this Candid interview and tragic story.
!Think homeless people don’t have goals or want to better themselves?Ever been inspired by a homeless man? Watch this insightful video!
!!Think all homeless people are like those seen panhandling in cities across America?Ever stop to consider what it’s like to be single, pregnant and living in a tent?Watch this sad story, which happens all too often among younger homeless women.
!!See how volunteering helps homeless people survive and get off the streets.
Helping homeless people survive harsh winters.Watch one of our winter heat teams in action!
!!400 volunteers clean up 80,000 lbs of junk & debris from remote areas in 8 hours in 2011!For seven years Joppa volunteers have worked side by side with the homeless each springto collect, recycle and properly dispose of more than 350,000 lbs of junk and debrisfrom public dump sites as well as abandoned and existing homeless camps.
!!Joppa helps homeless people survive, get housing and thrive!See how we do it with outreach, housing, aftercare, education and advocacy.
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!Homelessness can happen to anyone. No one plans to become homeless. - Contribute
Express Christ’s unconditional love + Build relationships & visit often
Help people stay warm, dry and healthy + Provide food, supplies & care
Respond to needs & emergencies + Be a voice, advocate & link to resources
Encourage positive steps forward + Provide aftercare once off the streets
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