A little over $1 million went into Hope Haven's newly-opened expansion.The ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion occurred Wednesday. Executive director Lesly Wicks said Hope Haven, a homeless shelter, did not use federal or state grants to build the...
Over 30 community members gathered at Hope Haven for a ground breaking ceremony Friday morning. The ceremony, held at 1145 Rushmoore Drive in DeKalb, was the start of construction for a $1 million facility expansion, said Lesly Wicks, Hope Haven executive...
David Lumpkin had an idea to help the DeKalb community.Along with friends, that idea became Feed ‘Em Soup Community Project, a nonprofit organization serving the DeKalb and Sycamore communities. "This is an opportunity for us to serve people who don't...
As the season begins to change, some will pull out their winter coats and turn up their heaters to stay warm. Some people, however, don't have that luxury. According to the Social Impact Research Center at Heartland Alliance, as of 2009 in DeKalb County,...
Homelessness doesn't just affect drug addicts or the mentally insane. Nor is it a problem exclusive to males or adults. In fact, Associate Communications Professor Laura Vazquez says that many of America's homeless are women and children struggling to...
Logan Short cautions against giving panhandlers money, for some may use it for drugs. Mr. Short also states that you should get to know the person behind the pale. Mr. Short has fallen short. Mr. Short advises that instead of money, give those in need...
The first time I met Tony Heilmann I was leaving the Walmart parking lot and saw him holding a sign on a piece of cardboard with some writing stating he was selling candy. I always feel sympathetic for anyone who has to humble themselves and hold a sign...
