in the news!
We were recently approached by Rachel Moore at Channel 13 news. She asked if she could come along on one of our Street Feedings. They were looking for people that give back to the community and thought what we did was pretty special.
During our first interview, I mentioned to them we were planning our first Potluck in the Park to feed our unhoused friends a nice home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner. Rachel, the reporter asked if she could join us there also.
The evening of the potluck, Rachel Moore arrived and said they had a surprise for me. They were going to present me with an award. The Vegas Stronger Champion award!
Feed My Sheep is so blessed to have so many wonderful volunteers that have helped us every step of the way. We have those that have been with us from day one and those that joined us recently. They all play such an important part. Take a look at our homepage and scroll down to see what our volunteers do behind the scenes.
We would also like to thank Channel 13 News for selecting our nonprofit organization to highlight. And of course many thanks to Findlay Automotive Group for the generous donation.
Sandra Lambert
Founder
Feed My Sheep Homeless Outreach
StreetVIEW – FACES OF THE SIDEWALK A Lesson in Gratitude
We are delighted to publish this social documentary photography project which authentically captures a homeless community in Vegas by our StreetVIEW columnist Laura Peischl.
Peischl returned to Vegas to tell the story of those liviing on the streets. Their openness in sharing their lives enabled her to get up close and visualize the social cost of a system valuing profit over human welfare – homelessness representing a tangible consequence of an ever-increasing chasm between rich and poor. An unkind world and a system not designed to help them succeed have deeply scarred many of them. They feel cast out, unwanted, invisible, forgotten. Peischl expressed “the biggest gift is simply listening and giving them a warm hug or a handshake. That makes them feel seen, heard, and appreciated”. Along with Peischl’s text below, I have created a video with her images and chosen music, enjoy. (foreword by Joanne Carter)