Deborah Everson

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  Deborah commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Shelters Fix House-lessness, Not Homelessness

  We operate an emergency shelter for homeless women and children in Birmingham, AL.  I recently posted on our Facebook page that there is a difference between homelessness and houselessness--so this resonates with me.  Even though we are "just an emergency shelter,"  we are doing SO MUCH more than providing a bed and a meal.  We do four different grou therapies:  art therapy, life skills, group therapy and movie therapy.  We expanded our services to include three permanent supportive housing programs because we are committed to providing that SUPPORTIVE element to make real change in lives.  But I think most people in this arena get this and know this.  My goal is to edcuate the public about this.  I do think this article can draw attention to that end.  A housing authority can help give someone a house or apartment.  But agencies like us --we are trying to help people find their way "home."