Homelessness and Our Community

Dear Reader,

For the past month, we have been participating in a

statewide editorial campaign on the topic of homelessness,

an outcome of a symposium

we initiated involving legislators,

the business community, service

providers and members of the media.

As a newspaper that reports on

local communities and advocates

for local business patronage in efforts

to support community growth

and sustainability, this newspaper

is endeavoring to address the issue of homelessness—

to represent the invisible within our communities who

do not have the support network vital to withstanding

economically, medically, or socially debilitating times.

October 10 is recognized annually as World Homeless

Day, but this issue is not limited to a day. Rather,

homelessness is a condition that significantly impacts

members of our community and, subsequently,

demands the attention and support of all its members

in order to support the wellbeing and sustainable

growth of our locales. A community thrives when all

of its constituents are taken care of, and we each have

different tools, abilities, and resources to support this

endeavor.

This newspaper will continue to raise awareness

and provide information for further ways to mitigate

this issue. If you have additional resources, outlets, or

thoughts that can aid in these efforts, do not hesitate

to reach out. Each and every one of us can make an

impact, and together we can do this.

Patrick Wood

Publisher