Written by Jennifer Cooper on July 31, 2009 – 6:30 pm
Day 28–July 31, 2009 Strictly speaking homelessness means not having a home. But there are many ways a person can be homeless; staying with family or friends; living in transitional housing or shelters; or simply getting by on the street, in cars, or in tents. Regardless, homelessness is the result of a breakdown in community. [...]
Written by Jennifer Cooper on July 24, 2009 – 2:24 pm
Day 21–July 24 (rest in Greensburg, PA, 0.0 miles) As of today the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. It is the third and final increase in a phased hike in the minimum wage that began in 2007. Prior to 2007, the minimum wage had not seen an increase since it was set at [...]
Written by Jennifer Cooper on July 21, 2009 – 4:47 pm
Day 18–July 21 (rest in Latrobe, PA, 0.0 miles) For the second day since I injured my ankle I decided it was too painful to walk. Yet, while I have the luxury to stay and rest, many people do not. One woman I met a few days ago told me of her battle with Crohn’s [...]