Camp Wellstone Alums Working to End Homeless in NC

In March of 2008, I met Liz, Jerry, Rollon, Stacey, and Humphrey, five individuals from the organization Homeless Helping Homeless who attended Camp Wellstone in Raleigh, NC.  I was immediately inspired by their stories and their mission:  ending homelessness.  No small feat!

Homeless Helping Homeless (HHH), a project of the Urban Ministry Center, operates out of Charlotte, NC.  Their primary focus is to:  empower change, build bridges, and end homelessness.  It should also be noted that the group is made up primarily of individuals who are currently homeless working to end homelessness.

Homeless Helping Homeless does not just give the homeless a voice; rather, it is the voice of the homeless.  Since 2001, members of the homeless community in Charlotte have been advocating for their own needs.  HHH is the vehicle for their social change by allowing members to take part in conferences (such as Camp Wellstone), advocacy trips, community forums, and fundraising events.

I caught up with Liz Clasen, the Director of Homeless Helping Homeless, and Rollon Washington, a member of their leadership team, after the training to learn more about how they were putting their Camp Wellstone skills to use.  Read more about what they've been up to in their alumni profile!

From l-r: Humphrey, Stacey, Jerry, Liz, and Rollon.

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