Letters… mostly to government leaders.
Letter (by Rick Bowers): Systems Approach to Solving Homelessness – August 6, 2021 Dear Commissioners, Mayors, and Councilors: I’ve heard it said that homelessness is such a difficult complex problem to solve. That sentiment can be used to justify throwing up our collective hands in frustration… or it can be a rallying cry to empower…
Letter (by Rick Bowers): What causes homelessness? – March 6, 2021 As I began to look deeper into the problem of homelessness, I asked myself the question: What causes homelessness? Of course, I knew there would be many answers, because just like any population, the unsheltered population is diverse. I was left more confused after…
Letter (by Rick Bowers): Journey of understanding – February 16, 2021 Several years ago, when my wife and I moved to Astoria, we knew winters could be a challenge. To force ourselves to get out of the house, we intentionally did not get internet, and instead opted for a daily outing to the library in…