I am now heading towards home

I am now heading towards home, I never expected to meet the amazing people I've met along this journey - you have all taught me soooo much - to all of you who have changed me and my life, I cannot thank you enough - this includes the very generous people who put me up along my venture, as well as my generous financial donors - those who allowed me to begin this great project and the generous donors that I met across the south.

. . .  I plan to continue project 2 this late fall - winter. I will cover the entire usa, if you or someone you know of has a hardship story (due to layoffs, illness, weather related or any unique situation), please contact me at sarahgphotography@comcast.net I am happy to learn about amazing organizations throughout the country!

PLEASE scroll down and look at the photos I have posted from (very few) of the amazing people I've encountered in phase one of project 2. their stories will amaze and surprise you . . . and hopefully touch you, as they did me!

your comments are appreciated - please stay posted for the next phase - ANY donation is a generous one! I will also now be applying for grants - suggestions and ideas are appreciated!

My prayers are with all the people I have been blessed to meet . . . especially during this frightening weather situation . . . . 

7th stop - waco, tx

waco tx was my final stop for the first leg of  'project 2'. A friend there turned me on to an amazing organization called Caritas - they serve (pantry) food to approx 100 people per day,  . . . with 100 new people in need each month - they have many operations running there, including a shared thrift store (with a church), bulk clothing they send to 3rd world countries, they offer many of their received donations to other non-profit organizations (very affordably), they provide assistance with household needs and utilities on a temporary basis, provide an intake service for runaways and abused women to assist them in finding a safe place to go.

soooo much more - will be in the book!

(4th & 5th stops!) al & ms

Please forgive me for not posting while in Alabama and Mississippi - did not have Wifi connection . . . . . .  Thanks to Rosalyn in Birmingham for finding me a great couple in Montgomery - etc. and to Cynthia in Jackson for putting me up! and providing me with a long list of great people that I interviewd in MS. Sadly I am only able to post 2 photos from each state, difficult to narrow down - have met endless people that overwhelm me! 

6th stop, new orleans, la

my oh my how time has flown - I seem to start every interview with "hi, what day is it and where am I???" what an amazing adventure this has become and the project is constantly redefining and developing itself with each new incredible person & family that I meet! I am currently in new orleans. la - I have already been to alabama and mississippi. . .  those photos are on now - I leave tonight (sat 16 08) for texas - to anyone reading this blog that I have interviewed, please know that you are all in my hearts and prayers. this project has had a profound impact on my own life and my own plans . . .   thank you for your recent posts - please keep them coming!  I am now in Waco, TX

3rd stop Alpharetta, GA

I am currently in Alpharetta, GA. a suburb north of Atlanta. Searching for a shelter in the area I was led to the MUST ministries in Marietta. What a unique place - a facility that offers the homeless some very necessary job requirements for any applicants, an address & phone #. They also provide laundry service and much more. A noon meal is provided to anyone in need. Monday I head to Birmingham AL.