Introduction of HHH

HHH was born during voting season in 2002. The original intention was to ensure folks experiencing homelessness registered to vote and were in conversation with elected officials. Four years later, we continue to gather each Wednesday for lunch. Our mission is perhaps best articulated through our name - Homeless Helping Homeless. (We briefly considered a name change, because individuals are much more than their housing state, but the group decided the name was too descriptive to abandon it.)

We are currently and formerly homeless individuals (and a couple of housed ones) helping improve the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. That includes the big picture - advocating for more supportive housing, more employment opportunities for ex-offenders, etc. and the small picture - how we can help each other reach our goals, like Rob finding a suitable job and Anna saving money. Our meetings are open to all. Sometimes they're fiesty and sometimes subdued, depending on who comes and what has happened in the last week. We start from where we are.

Our hope is to ensure the voices of those who gather for soup and sandwiches at 945 N. College St. are part of public dialogue. Sometimes folks forget, ourselves included, that we are all part of the community.