Urban Alchemy Helps Homeless Man and Dog Find a Home
CBS NewsNovember 5, 20253 min8,346 views
6 connectionsΒ·7 entities in this videoβUrban Alchemy's Mission
- π― Urban Alchemy is a provider of homelessness solutions, driven by a calling to help the unhoused community.
- π€ Over 95% of the organization's staff are formerly incarcerated, bringing unique empathy and understanding to their work.
- π¬ Practitioners like Dana Goodwin and Kenneth Franklin act as community engagement specialists, helping individuals navigate support systems.
Douglas Cure's Journey
- π‘ Douglas Cure, along with his dog Sweetie, had been unhoused for over a year, facing stigma and hardship.
- πͺ Cure expressed resilience, believing his struggles were a test and preparation for something greater.
- π Just three days after a wellness check, Cure and Sweetie finally found a home through the combined efforts of Urban Alchemy and Safe House Outreach.
Hope and a New Beginning
- β€οΈ Cure shared his emotional journey, emphasizing that he never lost faith and never gave up.
- π The new home signifies a significant transition from "concrete to the carpet," offering comfort and stability.
- π£ Urban Alchemy is committed to helping more individuals get off the streets, aiming to house everyone.
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Homelessness SolutionsUrban AlchemyFormerly IncarceratedCommunity EngagementWellness CheckSafe House OutreachAtlantaHomelessnessStigmaResilienceFinding a Home
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