Elizabeth Curtis

Senior Director Community Impact

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Wed, 12/10/2008

Linking Homeless People to People-less Housing?

The right idea, but we can do better.

In the December 2nd issue of the Boston Globe there was an intriguing article that caught my attention. In Miami there is a homeless advocate who has started helping homeless individuals and families locate empty foreclosed homes in which they can squat. In case you're unfamiilar with the practice, squatting is when one illegally stays in an empty or abandoned property. read more »

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Elizabeth Curtis

Fri, 11/21/2008

Live United Hero: David Weinberg

How one man uses his passion for photography to help others

I am excited to nominate David Weinberg as our first Live United Hero! I have gotten to know David over the last several years through his relationship with United Way, but after speaking with him today about being a Live United Hero I have an even greater respect for him. I am nominating David today for the remarkable photographic work he has volunteered in support of both United Way and one of our partners in ending homelessness, Heading Home, Inc. More specifically, David is a Live United Hero because his support is just a way of life. read more »

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Elizabeth Curtis

Wed, 10/15/2008

Blog Action Day: Where do we stand on this day?

Some personal thoughts on the state of the state.

Today is Blog Action Day wherein people all over are joining together to think and write about poverty. It's a big task to undertake, and quite frankly, I'm not completely sure where to start. As I sit writing this I am thinking about the state budget cuts that are set to be announced later today. And, of course, I can't help but think every day about the larger economic crisis facing our country and the globe. read more »