Yesterday was the annual homeless persons' memorial service, noting all those who died in Marion County in 2009 who had been homeless. It is a reminder to us as the cold sets in that hundreds, if not thousands, of people live without a place to call home. This article from today's Indianapolis Star highlights the event:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20091222/LOCAL18/912220349/Homeless-who-died-in-past-year-are-honored

At the event, several formerly homeless individuals were highlighted, including a woman who is currently living at Holy Family transitional housing (supported by the Foundation). Her story is one of hope--that after a lifetime of bad choices, she is finally getting her life on track, and that her children have a chance to break the cycle of homelessness. And that, after all, is the goal of this Foundation's work--that providing the housing and services needed for folks will prevent future generations from following that path.

Happy holidays to everyone as we keep these less fortunate folks in our thoughts.