On Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hands On Hartford’s Faces Of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau will present “Where the Heart Is: Four Journeys Through Homelessness”, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street. The four outstanding speakers will share their stories and experiences: Where they came from, what happened in their lives that caused them to become homeless, what they learned on their journeys, and where their lives are today. This is a candid, open, honest presentation of mistakes, missteps, domino effects, and valiant efforts to regain control of their lives. It is also an eye-opening view into the bureaucracy of government at all levels, the pitfalls within the shelter system, and the struggle against the myths and misconceptions that stigmatize those whose lives have taken unexpected turns. The stories will surprise and shock, and will move many to tears and, in some cases, even laughter. No one will leave untouched by the power of their words, and will leave knowing this: Homelessness can happen to anyone.
The event—the first of its kind available and open to anyone in the city—is sponsored by the Hartford Public Library, Hammond Realty, and Pepsi, and is free and open to the public. The presentation is also appropriate—and educational—for youth ages 12 and up. The evening will begin at 5:30, allowing a half-hour for free refreshments and social time before the program begins at 6:00 p.m. with a stunning short video filmed in Hartford, followed by the speakers. The final 20-30 minutes will be devoted to an open mic question-and-answer session between the audience and the speakers.
Faces Of Homelessness has been invited to present more than 200 such speaking events, reaching thousands of audience members, all over the state of Connecticut for the past six years, and the requests continue to stream in from middle schools, public and private high schools, colleges and law schools, medical schools, faith groups of all religions, corporate groups, community, professional, and senior organizations, and government agencies at all levels. "
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kevin I read the description about being “surprised and shocked” by these former homeless individuals in the narrative describing the presentation. Why just the other day I was surprised and shocked to see a full grown woman literally taking a dump on the side walk in the north end. Yes folks, you read that correctly! an actual dump.... in broad daylight.... on the sidewalk..... in the middle of the afternoon..... Hartford has it!!!!!
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