Half A Mile Away: A Well-Worn Path of Trust
We hardly ever think about the distances we walk unless we are doing something special like visiting a theme park or playing a round of golf. An average visitor to Disney World walks over 8 miles per day. A golfer walking 18 holes will typically cover 5 miles in an afternoon. If you rent a…
Half a Mile Away From Homelessness
The city of Huntsville is growing and so is its homeless population. And Alabama is not unique in these changes. According to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge in a recent press release, “Homelessness in the United States was increasing even before COVID-19, and we know the pandemic has only made the crisis worse.” The increase…
2021 In Review
Year In Review: 2021 From Our Executive Director As I write this letter, it’s hard for me to believe that I am already in my 8th month at First Stop. Time is moving quickly, and so many good things are happening here. Becoming the Executive Director of First Stop has been both exciting and exhilarating. …