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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 29 May 2012 08:18:42 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Clients Stories</title><link>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:14:46 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Respite building Bridges</title><dc:creator>Mary Beth</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:01:15 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/2011/8/16/respite-building-bridges.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662179:8154987:12532256</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span style="color: #181818;">Today the Center for Respite Care celebrates the efforts of five clients who&#8217;s hard work have earned them completion of the Bridges adult education program. Larry Brewton, Kenneth Horn, James Ousley, Michael Simpson, and Leonard Warren all graduated from the program on August 4<sup>th</sup></span></span><span><span style="color: #181818;">&nbsp;</span></span><span><span style="color: #181818;">2011.&nbsp; Kenneth Horn even earned the Salutatorian&nbsp;award for exceptionally high marks. The program teaches job hunting skills, computer proficiency, and a number of other areas that are crucial in today&rsquo;s job market. In the struggle to become stable and self sufficient, we are proud of these clients for making personal strides to avoid homelessness in the future.</span></span></p>
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]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/rss-comments-entry-12532256.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>A Poem by Eddie Allen, Respite Client</title><dc:creator>Mary Beth</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:18:18 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/2011/8/1/a-poem-by-eddie-allen-respite-client.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662179:8154987:12358751</guid><description><![CDATA[<p> Homeless </p>
<br />

<p>Homeless, living on the street, the agony, the shame, <br />
Eating out of the garbage can, sleeping on benches, being in pain.</p>

<p>Homeless, I&rsquo;m so tired, so very tired, where do I sleep? <br />
On park benches, in abandoned buildings&hellip; Boy that&rsquo;s really deep.</p>

<p>Homeless, being disrespected, being degraded, having no pride, <br />
Hearing the whispers, the evil stares, always getting denied.</p>

<p>Homeless, in the rain, at winter time, where do I go?<br />
Can I come in? I&rsquo;m wet, I&rsquo;m cold, I truly don&rsquo;t know&hellip;</p>

<p>Homeless, bumming change, begging for anything all day, <br />
Being homeless, reality check, most people are a paycheck away.</p>

<p>Homeless, being looked at like a monster, with a nasty frown, <br />
Please help me, I need assistance, No, you get turned down.</p>

<p>Homeless, hungry, dirty, I&rsquo;m sick, what do I do?<br /> 
Try the hospital, get thrown out, no money, I can&rsquo;t sue.</p>

<p>Homeless, no friends, no family, nowhere to stay, <br />
I&rsquo;m dying, so what, society stated, die today.</p>

<p>This poem is about the homeless, something you never want to be, <br />
Homelessness effects everybody, this poem is really about me.</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/rss-comments-entry-12358751.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Ben's Story</title><dc:creator>Mary Beth</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:08:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/2010/10/5/bens-story.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662179:8154987:9106448</guid><description><![CDATA[After a tragic accident that shattered his shoulder and left him unable to work, Ben lost his apartment and found himself at a homeless shelter.  The doctors at the hospital had told him he might lose his arm.  Several surgeries and many months of healing were his only hope.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/rss-comments-entry-9106448.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Kevin's Story</title><dc:creator>Mary Beth</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:01:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.homelessrespite.org/clients-stories/2010/10/5/kevins-story.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662179:8154987:9106394</guid><description><![CDATA[As I passed out the 10:00 PM medication to Kevin, I marveled at the beauty of his fingers as he placed them around the Dixie cup. Just a few short months before those same hands were raw, bloody, and suffering from severe frostbite.
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