By Domenic Poli. Reposted from the Brattleboro Reformer, March 26, 2013.
“BRATTLEBORO — The lack of a permanent residence doesn’t always come from poor decisions.
Many people start out with lives similar to the average American until one unfortunate incident turns their world upside-down and leaves them with nothing. And two area nonprofits want to help locals recognize and appreciate the very human stories behind the faces of homelessness they see every day.
The Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center and Morningside Shelter aim to raise money to aid them in their common goal of ending homelessness and hunger in the greater Brattleboro area. Entitled “Camp for a Common Cause,” the event has been scheduled for Friday, May 3, in the Brattleboro Common with the goal of generating $20,000 for the cause.
Lucie Fortier, executive director of the drop-in center, said the event is meant to draw attention to what homeless individuals do to find safe, warm places to sleep at night…”
Lucie Fortier, executive director of the Brattleboro Drop-In Center, speaks about the Camp for a Common Cause to raise money for the Drop-In Center and the Morningside Shelter. (Zachary P. Stephens/Brattleboro Reformer)
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