Posts tagged homelessness
map search from Homeless-SCC (beta), 15 December 2011
Homeless: Santa Clara County is a web-based app designed to connect people who are homeless in communities in and near Silicon Valley with relevant services. It offers a step beyond the typical three ring binder full of referral info and notes that social workers and other advocates typically wind up relying on to keep track of where people can go for what kinds of help. The app, still in beta, was just awarded second second prize in Challenge.gov's "Apps for Communities" contest. Congratulations to our friend Curtis Chang and his team at Consulting Within Reach for their work developing this resource.
Nate: 
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A tale of two cities
A tale of two cities
"Mankind Is No Island" by Jason van Genderen, 29 September 2008 :: via Richard Law, 7th grade English teacher at Strath Haven Middle School (not the last time my son will introduce me to significant cultural works!)
For some reason, this year I have been especially seeking out Advent moments—books, films, and music that capture longing, incompleteness, and hope. This short film, shot on a cell phone in New York and Sydney, fits beautifully.
Andy: