Acknowledgements

Although this project technically has my name on it, in reality, many people made this project possible. I want to thank the following:

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• Justina, Kristian, and Gracie for sharing their stories: Your stories are the heart and center of this project. Thank you for being vulnerable and brave enough to share your stories with the public - it is truly a gift. I have learned something from each and every one of you and am inspired by your lives to live with more gratitude and hope.

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• Gracie for connecting me with people to interview: This project would not have happened without you. You’re always busy doing incredibly important work, and yet, I thank you for investing your valuable time and energy to make this happen. From the time I first brought the project idea to you to now, thank you for believing enough in this project to help me see it through.

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• Elana Ho who took basically all the photos on this website: Elana is a professional photographer who also happens to be my roommate! Elana, it was such a privilege to collaborate with you, you sweet beautiful soul. View more of her AMAZING work on Instagram @elanakhphotography or on her website

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• Bryce Allmacher for helping me put together the Take Action section: Bryce works for the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, a government agency that provides affordable housing to Washtenaw County residents. Thank you for helping me gain a better understanding of homelessness in Washtenaw County and the different policy solutions. Your insight and expertise on this topic have been invaluable!

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• Mercy House and all the people that make up its wonderful community: You are the reason why I created this project in the first place - people like Peggy and Will and David and Alonzo, to name a few. Thank you for welcoming me into your family and creating a space I look forward to coming to on Saturdays. 

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• My WRITING220 groupmates and Julie Babcock: Thank you for cheering me on through this whole process and for providing invaluable feedback - I'm definitely a better writer (and hopefully human as well!) because of you all!