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Party Arty 2011, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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Miss you Kodachrome...

Jacquie- Sycamore, Illinois, scanned slide of K64 processed by Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, Kansas in 2007.

The last roll of this kind of film was processed by Dwayne for the National Geographic photographer, Steve McCurry.

A Dress Rehearsal of "One Flea Spare" by Naomi Wallace Directed by Karen Paisley at Metropolitan Ensemble Theater

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Waiting for Santa...

Merry Christmas!  The kids are writing letters to loved ones, cookies are in the oven.  The tree is lit and we have spoken to relatives all over the world to wish them joy and love during the holidays.  I'm thankful for my family and all the people in my life who have influenced me.

Featured above is Michael Evans.  He told me his name is not important.  I met him at Parkville Coffee House where he said, "I've never owned a credit card, a checkbook or a bank card in my life."  He has never been in debt and has lived as a squatter for some years before settling into an abandoned shelter near the railroad that he renovated.  He now works as a handy-man and runs his own business.

True Light Family Resource Center and Emancipation Station Photo Essay

Linda's Visit to the Eye Doctor

When I first met Linda she was squinting to see anything close-up, it was difficult for her to read.  Then she was referred to a special program at Operation Breakthrough that donates glasses to the needy.  Here she posed with her new glasses.

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Stories from Emancipation Station, A Day Shelter for Women; Linda

Linda helped with the chores by washing dishes at Emancipation Station, a day shelter for women.

Goodwill Industries is where Linda has gone twice a week since February to look for a job.

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Linda Has Searched for a Job Every Week Since February

Linda visited the local blood donation center, CSL Plasma, on Broadway.  Out of desperation, she looked for an alternative to earn money.  She has gone to Goodwill Industries to fill out applications for at least 3 jobs, twice a week, since February of this year.  She said she has not received one call back or response to her applications.

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Clothing Giveaway at Emancipation Station

Emancipation Station, a day shelter for women, opened it's doors to the public Friday and Saturday to give away used and donated clothing. Men, women and children were able to receive many items they need. With temperatures dropping below freezing this weekend, the giveaway was a necessary event for many.

Recognizing the needs of the homeless, Pastor Alice Piggee-Wallack, founder of True Light Family Resource Center and Emancipation Station, with the help of volunteer, Hector Ponce, organized and provided the clothing giveaway. Mr. Ponce has been donating his time weekly categorizing donations in the clothing closet so that women may find their sizes easily and quickly in times of crisis. For more information about how you can get involved with helping the homeless contact Emancipation Station at 719 E 31st St, Kansas City, MO 64109 or call 816-561-1700 for more information.