Based on the findings from the interviews with members of the homeless community that we conducted this summer, I am now carving individual panels of cardboard from a new block of statuary marble. The messages on these pieces will include the key findings of the Alameda EveryOne Counts point in time survey of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Oakland area - how money should be spent - and findings from our discussions - basic requests of the community.
How money should be spent (How we can help):
Affordable Rental Housing
Rent Subsidies
Employment Training
Job Opportunities
Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse Services
Basic Health Services
24/7 Basic Sanitation
Emergency Shelter
Basic requests of the community (How we can care):
I am Human
I am your Neighbor
I want a Home
I want a Job
I need some Help
I grew up Here
I get Scared
I want you to Care
Meanwhile, I am working with a great partner Bryan Hagar of hagarfilms.com to edit the video and still picture content developed with Paula Tazzini during our summer tour of the Oakland community. Very excited that materials for an exhibition are coming together!
It is amazing to work with talented collaborators like Paola and Brian.
Homeless Project Phase II
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