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Homelessness choicelady - February 25, 2025 2

These folks are my real community. I like them, think they’re interesting, see how hard they work to survive and sometimes get ahead. They have gotten jobs, housing, and renewed family contacts. That was our goal. A Safe Haven in the Storm of Life.

twilson117 on What If Religion Was Never About Faith: “First, thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. Second, I agree with you, religion indeed…” Aug 13, 19:24
jjgravitas on What If Religion Was Never About Faith: “Two words that seem inseparable — religion and faith — are both anger provoking buzzwords. Similar though they may seem,…” Jul 16, 10:59
AdLib on L.A. and the U.S. Are On Fire…Against Donald Trump: “Thanks, TW!” Jun 16, 13:23
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choicelady on How to Turn Your Backyard into a Home For The Homeless: “Thank you, TW, but it was less intentional than happenstance. We’d always tried to help the homeless in our area,…” Mar 3, 21:07
twilson117 on How to Turn Your Backyard into a Home For The Homeless: “CL, you and your husband are amazing. You and your husband are the epitome of looking out for fellow mankind.” Mar 3, 18:37

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