Running from Homelessness (Literally!)


	Running from Homelessness (Literally!)

chestnut501

10-20-2009 7:52 PM

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sociology, homelessness, programs, self-help, compassion

chestnut501 says:

A radically new approach for helping the homeless

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10-21-2009 6:33 AM

murieleileen

Sounds like a good program. I hope to hear more about it from it's success.

10-21-2009 5:36 PM

lollipop10

hopefully all the homeless can run...
good clip Chestnut.

10-21-2009 7:38 PM

chestnut501

Good point, lollipop

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