VOICES HEARD • FACES SEEN • NAMES KNOWN
"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."
-Marthin Luther King Jr.
How many times have we seen and heard on the news and social media about the “homeless” problem. Someone with a camera standing at a “safe” distance zoomed in on people living on the streets, filming with out their consent. Or social media sites dedicating their content to the “worst” in our beautiful city of Seattle.
What if we took a different approach? What if we looked people in the eyes and said ‘hello’, and treated everyone without judgement, with dignity, and respect? What if gave everyone a sense of belonging in our community’s that we live.
Seattle Stories provides an inclusive visual storytelling opportunity for individuals currently or formerly unhoused, allowing the unheard voices of those marginalized to be brought forward. By documenting and sharing the experiences and views of those frequently underrepresented in public discourse a path is provided to restore dignity, create compassion, and increase understanding for how we can address homelessness.
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We need your help! We can humanize the dehumanized and be an important part of the solution to this extremely complex crisis.
Help continue these vital stories of the people who are currently experiencing homelessness.
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What do you want the people of Seattle to know?
A simple question with a complex answer, yet people say they just want to be treated like a human being. This suggests we have been failing as a society at doing so.
Please join in changing this narrative.
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Connection
This is a MUST WATCH UNTIL THE END type of story!
It’s unique, but at the same time I hope that it’s not. With anything things evolve and on the other side of people who are experiencing homelessness there are family’s and friends who care, who love, and hurt. I was honored to be part of such an incredible story with Nico and I hope there are more stories such as this one.
Sweeps
Sweeps often happen in Seattle. People lose most of their belongings and are displaced into other areas of the city further away from important needed resources. This happens over and over again.
On January 11th, 2024, Seattle witnessed the sweeping of the Greenwood camp situated next to Fred Meyer. This operation by the city unfolded amidst below-freezing temperatures, starting at 9 am. As a light snowfall added to the challenging conditions, individuals found themselves in a state of confusion, disorientation, anger, and fear while hastily packing their belongings. Residents were issued a mere 3-day notice to collect their possessions and relocate.
Support Directly
On May 1st, 2024 Palmer finally was able to receive his own apartment for the first time in almost 3yrs of living on the streets of Seattle. Help Palmer with the essentials! We are raising funds that go directly to him here!
Be sure to watch his story.