Collection of Engaged Learning
Alternative Title
Face of Homelessness in Dallas, Texas
Contributor(s)
Dr. Robert Hart
Publication Date
4-15-2014
Abstract
“Face of homelessness in Dallas” is a creative, research‐based project. Its findings are based on one‐on‐one interviews with homeless people and people working with them. I worked frequently with The Stewpot in Dallas, TX on this project. The Stewpot is an organization focused on issues of homelessness and has been in existence since 1975. I took portraits of homeless people and chose the stories that touched me the most for this publication. Some of their names have been changed upon request of my subjects. I also made a video for The Stewpot organization, which is expanding its operations to tackle the problem of homelessness more efficiently. This project made me realize the complexity of the problem of homelessness, that the homeless population are not what others call “lazy,” but in fact need money but they do need a second chance.
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Engaged Learning 2014, homelessness, Dallas, journalism
Extent
15 pages
Format
Rights
The files in this collection are protected by copyright law. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted without the written permission of Southern Methodist University, Cox Business School. These files may be freely used for educational purposes, provided they are not altered in any way, and Southern Methodist University is cited. For more information, contact ncds@smu.edu.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Jabeen, Yusra, "Understanding Homelessness" (2014). Collection of Engaged Learning. 89.
https://scholar.smu.edu/upjournal_research/89
