The Invisible Beautiful People Of Aiken
Over half a million people go homeless on a single night in America. In Aiken and elsewhere, the numbers include mothers and children, husbands and wives, single men and women, college students, and possibly your co-workers. The causes are many: low-paying jobs, lay-offs, serious illness or accident, poverty, loss of a loved one, and more. The effects are considerable. The losses are numerous as well: no place to sleep, store food, cook, and eat; the lack of shelter, bathroom, and shower facilities; the need to give up pets, mementos, and other belongings. Homeless people experience daily the mental and emotional stress that leads to uncertainty, vulnerability, and isolation. Our homeless
