She’s not a druggie or an alcoholic, and she’s not mentally ill. She’s one of thousands of college students who can’t afford a place to …
This Bus Is a Mobile Shower for the Homeless
The nonprofit organization Lava Mae had a brilliant idea: to convert old buses into mobile showers for the homeless. This bus drives around San Francisco to …
Homelessness in a Big City
There’s no question that San Francisco is a beautiful place. Ghirardelli Square, Coit Tower, and, of course, the Golden Gate Bridge, are visited by thousands every …
Laundry Love
Sunday was laundry day. As a graduate student, I hated Sunday evenings, especially snowy, slushy, and cold evenings. My only concerns were having enough quarters, …