under1000skies.org is about celebrating creativity of all kinds. Our main focus is on the creative contributions of people who are currently homeless or who have experienced housing insecurity at some point in their lives.
Homelessness comes in many forms, but living on the street is the most desperate and challenging way to live. And yet, from these cold, hungry, and painful places — sleeping on the street, waiting for hours for one meal, having no shelter from the bitter cold, searing heat, or storms — comes beauty. I have been honored, awed, and deeply inspired by the gifts we’ve received from those who go through these hardships daily.
This site is totally not-for-profit using the “Designing for Generosity” economic model.
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More about our talented, inspiring artists JohnnyO, Cord X, and MJC.
If you’re thinking about submitting: “Once I Submit My Creative Work”
About me (Niki Flow) Challenge Accepted: It Begins with Me
About my inspiration: “Giftivism” Designing for Generosity
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With smiles and gratitude,
♡. Niki Flow
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Niki, I’m crap at social media so even though I’ve been following you for a while now, I just found your homepage. I was homeless too (briefly in my late teens on the street-it sucked, then again as adult when I lived with my boss and once when I was younger and we lived with relatives-there are levels of homelessness, each with different impacts and society doesn’t get it.) I’m also hypersensitive to tactile stuff. I cut all the tags out of my clothes. I like to think of us as Princesses in disguise, like the fairy tale. 😉
Anyway. You’re a Gem. ❤️
E, I’m so grateful to you for reading this especially after the novels I’ve been writing in your comments zomg. Ya know, I like that Princess thing and actually my first name is Sara which (allegedly) means “Princess.” I never liked the name before since r1 bio dad used it exclusively. You’re a Gem too. *hugs* Thanks again for beautiful and kind attention to my ramblings. I promise to work on being brief. Gah. Long one again. I just love connecting with you! ♥.
PS Thank you for sharing your homelessness story, E and for reading the origin story. ☼ We are soul sisters now. ☼ <– *taps your hand 3x and says those words* Now it's official. =) ♥.
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Lovely post Niki/Tizz. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Di. I appreciate your thoughts! ♡
My pleasure.
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first thing I thought of was those running on the Underground Railroad.
XO judy
Hi Judy. So great to hear from you. ♡