by Andi Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director Sylvester has very dark skin and endearingly unruly hair. Al and i had seen him before, asking for money by the entrance to the 7-Eleven, but we hadn’t talked. Then one night,…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member I’ve lived most of my life in what you might call the “fast lane.” I am always going from one place to the next, whether it’s dance class, church, work, or time with friends.…
by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director I’ve been told i look like Jesus, Satan (when i wore my hair in a ponytail; evidently the only physical difference between Jesus and Satan), Tom Petty, that guitar player from Korn,…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member “Hey Caleb!” André cried across the street as he and I walked down the street together one night. I admit that I was shocked because I hadn’t really seen or talked to anyone on…
by Joel Brown, Kaio Community Member A couple of months ago, Mary and I ran into Marshall on Outreach. We’ve seen Marshall on Outreach lots of times, but a couple days back he’d finally made it to the Ministry Center.…
by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director Twice in one day i was told i have peaceful eyes. The first was Ricky, sitting across from me at lunch in the Ministry Center, completely out of the blue. “You have…
by Libby Trudeau, Client Services Analyst “Sorry buddy, you’re too big and scary.” I often talk to things that have no ability to speak back. My husband will tell you that I’m often not capable of processing my day unless…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member Joey stormed out of the Ministry Center, seething, and assuring me that he would never be back again. The reason: lemonade. Joey wanted to make a pitcher of lemonade on a day when the…
by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director Mark was always playing. His quick wit and endless appetite for debate meant he talked with nearly everyone who ever came to Emmaus, smiling and laughing the whole time. At his funeral…
by Caleb Anderson, Outreach Coordinator Ryan’s positive attitude always seems to work its way into my system. When I learned of his plan to send his daughter to school by collecting aluminum cans, he quickly overcame my skepticism as he…