What is Love?
By Molly Balison In a world where it’s easy to see hate, destruction, division, brokenness and negativity on a daily basis, it may seem like there’s no love left. But it’s all around us if we open our...
View ArticleSunflowers
By Gerri Graves It’s been a pretty difficult couple of months. I’ve had to move again, as my son cannot work at the moment per his neurologist’s orders. He had no choice but to move in with me. Living...
View ArticleHonoring Leo with Love and Muffins
On Saturday, February 15th, Interfaith Sanctuary lost a beloved member of our community. His name was Leo, and to so many, he was more than a friend—he was a kind soul, a steady presence, and a...
View ArticleHealing the Individual
By Gerri Graves I’ll be the first to admit, I have never been a fan of self help, counselors or psychiatrists. Blame it on the terrible experience after my daughter’s death. Or maybe it’s about how...
View ArticleResponding with Understanding
By Molly Balison On February 28, Ada County Paramedics Captain Jeremiah Wickham and Public Information Officer Ryan Larrondo paid a visit to the Word on the Street editorial meeting. A series of...
View ArticleCommunity Heroes and Mortal Compassion
By Nate Dodgson There are reputed reasons why first responders are so esteemed and valued. They are real-life heroes, often-times sacrificing everything, including their own safety and lives, in order...
View ArticleA Social Worker’s Mission
By Nate Dodgson March is World Social Work Month and a useful platform upon which we can educate and spread awareness as well as recognize the friends and family of our community at Interfaith...
View ArticleDad Gave Me a Guitar
By Critter When I was 23 years old I was a hell-raiser. Maybe it even started when I was born, to this day I’m not sure when or why I was the way I was. Specifically at the age of 23 though things...
View ArticleMy Dear Addiction
By Viola Crowley Dear Addiction, When I first met you, I immediately fell in love without even realizing it. I thought we were just acquaintances. That you were just a visitor in my life. I had no...
View ArticleCatching Up With Housing
By Molly Balison The most exciting yet daunting news someone experiencing homelessness can receive is that the time has come for them to move into housing. Allen Miller, an Interfaith guest of seven...
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