Local photographer and author Peter Teremi self-published The Murphy-Cam Project Book, a photographic essay Teremi captured while walking his schnauzer, Murphy, along the Cincinnati riverfront from 2016 to 2017.
Proceeds from the coffee-table-style book support Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen and Social Center due to Teremi's compassion for those experiencing homelessness.
"What I noticed as we explored was the pervasive homeless population...the contrast between the beauty of the riverfront, and the plight of our neighbors without homes is striking.” The project has already raised more than $1,500 and in an effort to raise even more money, the community is encouraged to attend the upcoming book signing:
Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Rookwood
April 28th
2:00-4:00 PM
Our Daily Bread is hiring a Dining Room Monitor for greeting guests and visitors, assisting guests with their needs, and enforcing the rules. Part-time / $11 per hour / 29 hours a week / two weeks paid time off per year.
Do you know anyone with social work and security skills? Direct them to us!
In Kind Love:
Throughout the month of March 90 employees of AssuredPartners of Ohio held a 2018 MARCH MADNESS HUNGER GAMES collecting approximately $2,500 in goods for Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen! We are extremely grateful for their efforts. #giveback #inkindlove #foodcollection #marchmadness2018 #hungergames2018 #thisislove
"Eviction isn't just a condition of poverty; it's a cause of poverty," Desmond says. "Eviction is a direct cause of homelessness, but it also is a cause of residential instability, school instability [and] community instability."
First-Ever Evictions Database Shows: 'We're In the Middle Of A Housing Crisis'
npr.org
Matthew Desmond estimates that 2.3 million evictions were filed in the U.S. in 2016 — a rate of four every minute. "Eviction isn't just a condition of poverty; it's a cause of poverty," he says.Chef Garland's delicious breakfast of eggs, potatoes, pancakes and bacon for our guests! These are all items that Our Daily Bread needs donated on a regular basis if you are looking for ways to give back!