2nd stop Columbia, SC

Jean, the ACORN director in Columbia gave me a few suggestions for locations to check out around town which let me to some interesting people, She also introduced me to young woman, Kathy - who i refer to as the SC angel! I followed Kathy around for a few days and now have some very interesting stories here including a special group of people (one of Kathy's ministries) and the 8 pastors at a small church in W. Columbia - a powerful group of people at a little church - this will be an exciting entry in my exhibit and book.

1st Stop Raleigh NC

Monday July 13,08  wow - what a beautiful drive down here from Delware this is a beautiful area  - Dustin in Raleigh was wonderful he drove me to some areas of interest for my project that I will hopefully be able to connect with tomorrow - it is looking like my next stop will be in Columbia SC. I have met some wonderful people here (through my brother Josh) who are willing to donate to the community for the long haul - details later! This has been a wonderful start to 'PROJECT 2'  -- gas is high here, so PLEASE keep those donations coming in!  thank you all who are making this possible - s

PROJECT 2 - MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of 'Project 2' is to "focus awareness" of the growing poverty and the 'new homeless' in America through the visual power of Photography. In July 'o8, I began my journey covering portions of the south, southwest and several states in New England photojournalistically documenting our neighbors who are enduring the hardships of every day life without adequate food or shelter. As the numbers of these families are growing across the country, it is important that this problem be illustrated by showing the Real Faces and stories of many of the affected by the current economy. Another piece of Project 2 will be to include the many neighborhood & national organizations reaching out to help as they can - however, with the overwhelming increase of people without they are unable to keep up with the needs.

After phase one of 'Project 2' was complete so many more situations became aware to me, after photographing many hard working people in real struggles to stay afloat, this project became much more personal. I think often about the people I have met on the road and wonder often if they are still in their homes . . . . or safe where they are???

'One Thing' is all it takes to change a person & families lives forever - layoffs, illness, predatory lending, grandparent to parenting, added medications . . . 'one thing' that can and is changing peoples lives.

'The ultimate goal is to have a nationwide traveling exhibit and a published book'
The traveling exhibit will reach libraries, colleges and locations where the future of our country can have an opportunity to view unfamiliar realities - or to see others who have dealt with similar situations with a discussion w/questions and answers. Ideally I'd love to open the eyes of the many people who are unaware or do not accept this constant crisis. So far with my documentary I have photographed families that would surprise many of their friends and neighbors - this is NOT a crisis limited to one caste, job or geographical location.

However, I need your help! Please be a Giving Person / Company /Organization by generously reaching into your pockets and gifting whatever amount your wallet will allow. All gifts are greatly appreciated and will help make this project a reality. You can make monthly contributions if you cannot give all you'd like to give at one time. All monies will go towards assisting with travel / project expenses; e.g. gas, lodging, food, maps, compact camera flash cards, flash batteries, gas, portrait gifts for families, gifts for the children, photo printing, gas, road emergencies, water, ice, showers at campgrounds, necessary expenses, CD's, journals, coffee, gas, future expenses with the traveling exhibit, book publishing and, did I mention gas? My travels, with information and photographs showing how your gifts to this effort are at work, may be followed on this blog. All gifts will be duly recognized in anything published or exhibited: Friends - $25 - $499 Sponsors - $500 - $999 Benefactors - $1,000 - $4,999 Patrons - $5,000 + Please make checks out to: Greene Photography - Under Memo you MUST Write: ACCOUNT #2 Mail to: Delaware National Bank • PO Box 513 • Lewes, DE • 19958 (Delaware National will provide me with copies of Checks Deposited to be able to Record all Financial Gifts)

PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOS BELOW - I AM SHOWING ONLY 2 FROM EACH STATE AS A SAMPLE IN THE BLOG