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10.31.2012
Homelessness in Arlington, VA
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View the story "Meet Mr. Muse" on Storify
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Meet Mr. Muse
A man who rescued himself, with the help of his hometown.
Storified by Dawn Morgan · Wed, Oct 31 2012 08:35:51
Formerly incarcerated and then homeless, lifelong Arlington, Virginia resident James Muse learned culinary skills through
DC Central Kitchen
. He has been employed & living in his own place for the past three years.
Mr. James Musesticksoffire
Mr. Muse attended a community meeting on October 25, 2012 to discuss the city's 10-year plan to end homelessness. The plan is almost five years in.
Join us on October 25th for a Community MeetingFacebook
Mr. Muse provided a face to the problem, as well as important insight to the key stakeholders on the committee, which includes private citizens and public figures, county government, business owners, churches, non-profits like the
Arlington Street People's Assistance Network
, or A-SPAN, and more.
photo (3)sticksoffire
Homelessness is "not going away and frankly we can't wait," said County Board Member
J. Walter Tejada
.
451 homeless on streets of Arlington, 3rd wealthiest county in US according to County Board member Walter TejadaDawn Michelle Morgan
Concerned citizen told coworker she was coming to the mtg on homelessness tonite. Coworker's response: You must live in a bad neighborhood.Dawn Michelle Morgan
@ASPANlink ED Kathy Sibert on the factors of homelessness. "It can happen to anyone at anytime." http://pic.twitter.com/Z8spVd2VDawn Michelle Morgan
Arlington County's Tony Turnage: "Of the 68 medically vulnerable & at risk of dying on the street, 35 have been housed." #homelessDawn Michelle Morgan
Turnage: Key accomplishments-> 543 households in Arlington not homeless due to Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Rehousing, HPRP.Jan-Michael Sacharko
Tara said she was fired for becoming pregnant & couch surfed for a couple of years before finding housing & work http://pic.twitter.com/PRsS4PDoDawn Michelle Morgan
"Our shelters are full, sadly, every night." -- Caroline Jones of Doorways for Women & Families #homelessDawn Michelle Morgan
Doorways for Women & Families
shelters families made homeless through trauma and domestic violence.
Sibert: U can help w/ yr time, talent, treasure. Artists can donate pieces to shelters, handyman can fix it up. Gift cards needed #homelessDawn Michelle Morgan
A-SPAN goes into Virginia schools to teach students about debunking the myths of homelessness and how they can help.
He's got the right idea http://instagr.am/p/RIOms1hpkk/Jan-Michael Sacharko
Asst sup of Arlington public schools Meg Tuccillo: "Support the places that support our friends"...like Mary's Cafe, employer of Mr MuseDawn Michelle Morgan
James stopped by Friday afternoon to say hi to ...Facebook
Mr. Muse continues to stay in touch with A-SPAN and the other organizations that have helped him become successful and independent. He is grateful and wants to help others help themselves.
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