New Program to Stabilize Students Is a “Genuine Solution”

<a href="http://firesteelwa.org/2015/02/we-had-to-tell-her-about-santa-homeless-parents-face-impossible-choices/" target="_blank">Andrea Charles</a> walks her daughter Zoe to school. Thanks to the efforts of Andrea and other advocates, a new law directs resources toward students who are experiencing homelessness. Photo by Dan Lamont. — Andrea Charles walks her daughter Zoe to school. Thanks to the efforts of Andrea and other advocates, a new law directs resources toward students who are experiencing homelessness. Photo by Dan Lamont.

...her story as part of the StoryCorps “Finding Our Way” project. Listen to Ashley here. Photo by StoryCorps. Listen to Maggie, Taylor, Lika and Ashley talk about how homelessness has...

Erika StoryCorps

In a StoryCorps conversation that aired on NPR this morning, Erika (left) talks with her mom about attending high school while living in a car. Image from StoryCorps.

“I’ve Dealt With a Lot of Stereotypes”: Danielle’s Long Journey Home

Danielle D'Haiti (left) recorded a StoryCorps conversation with her friend TaTeasha Davis Brown. Image credit: StoryCorps.

...Written by Denise Miller, Firesteel Advocacy Manager “We always knew, when the rebels come, you go and hide underneath the beds.” In a new StoryCorps “Finding Our Way” story,...

Architect Who Experienced Homelessness Now Advocates for Thriving Communities

Architect Poppi Handy (third from left) joined her Third Place Design Cooperative colleagues at Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day in Olympia last month. Their office regularly engages in housing advocacy.

...was an escape for Poppi, who did well in the classroom despite many challenges. Now an architect, Poppi sat down for a StoryCorps “Finding Our Way” conversation with her husband,...

“I Would Walk Through the School Hallways With My Head Down”: Lika’s Story

High school student Lika (right) told teacher Lynette Finau what it's like to attend school while living in a shelter in a StoryCorps "Finding Our Way" conversation. Image credit: StoryCorps

...in which to do their homework. In this moving StoryCorps conversation, one student, Lika, talks about what it’s like to attend school while living in a shelter. Please give it...