Homelessness

Wildfires are symbolic of the hellish conditions many must endure in order to remain in the Golden State.

A multimedia telethon aimed at raising money to combat the problem of homelessness in New Bedford.

Take care of homeless vets before illegals get health care.

The shame of throwing away good, edible food.

A touch of Christmas Eve history mixed in with my personal wish.

Leaving a legacy of kindness in the community.

"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money ."
That line was often used by former President Ronald Reagan and Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in battling liberal tax-and-spend policies that took from the haves to giv…

In my 'What's New?' blog, New Bedford's newest "house" is one that's truly out-of-the-ordinary! New Bedford has grappled with the complexity of homelessness. Up until now, we have only provided an overnight shelter for the homeless, but that's about to…

Remember the biblical story of Joseph and Mary, who was about to give birth, being refused a place to stay because there was no room left at the inn? That is the inspiration of a local non-profit, Mercy Meals and More, to open its warm place to welcome anyone who seeks a roof over their head, a bite…

When you have a lot of different non-profits duplicating similar services, it's like having a tossed salad in a large bowl. Everything is separate but together, if you get my drift. Well, now thanks to a new program, services for people who have fallen on tough times will make it easier to acce…