Power comes from within, but a splash of color never hurt
Street Roots - USA 06 September 2010
A couple of weeks ago, I visited a project on Skid Row in Los Angeles. Downtown Women’s Center is a Day Center and residence with 47 units of permanent supportive housing. They will be opening 71 new units in a few months. (941 Words) - By Heather Lyons
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