by Sheila Helgerson | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Phaye Poliakoff-Chen had heard about Earl’s Place many times from her neighbor, Kay Joellenbeck. Phaye was a busy working mother with two young sons, and was already volunteering at her sons’ schools, so she didn’t feel she had time to take on another project. Then...
by Sheila Helgerson | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog Post
On New Year’s Eve, R.B. celebrated seven years of sobriety and shared his story during a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Here is an excerpt from his talk. Seven years ago, I was living in an abandominium (a fancy word for a vacant house). My biggest worry was that I...
by Marina Blandino | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Earl’s Place case manager, Jim Carey is our guest writer this month. People love glory stories. You know the stories of the “homeless” person who pulled themself up by the bootstraps. They got an education, a job, a car, bought a house, and lived happily ever...
by Marina Blandino | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
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by Marina Blandino | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
I recently heard someone say that they wished we could have just skipped January this year. I can relate at least a little. Maybe you can, too. I think most of us were hoping 2022 would be magically different somehow. We’re tired. We want to get...
by Sheila Helgerson | Nov 30, 2021 | Monthly Missive
Erika McClammy, Board Secretary I recently saw a photo that summed up my thoughts perfectly: One person named “Still Processing 2020” is running but can see another runner, “2022 in two months”, quickly gaining on them. If you are like me, you too ran in a...
by Sheila Helgerson | Oct 30, 2021 | Monthly Missive, Uncategorized
Ed moved to his apartment last week. He was nervous and excited. Now, a week or so later, he is so happy! He loves it. He has stopped by several times to stay connected and have breakfast, with Gregory, a current resident. As he says, “I’m an alum...
by Sheila Helgerson | Sep 30, 2021 | Monthly Missive
John, a current resident, is featured in our Fall Housing Matters newsletter. He is beside himself and so excited to share his story. He has already shared copies with his therapist, his 12- Step program, his sponsor, and others. This morning he said, “No more...
by Sheila Helgerson | Aug 30, 2021 | Monthly Missive, Uncategorized
According to an article with the Associated Press, for the first time in nearly two decades, only half of U.S. households donated to a charity, according to a study released Tuesday. (Study: Only half of households gave to charity) I am so grateful not only that you...
by Sheila Helgerson | Jul 10, 2021 | Monthly Missive
If you’re reading this, you’re likely already a supporter of Cornerstone Community Housing (CCH) in some way. Do you remember when or how you were introduced to this amazing organization? For me, it was the 2015 Resolution Run, followed by an open house at Earl’s...
