We celebrate creativity of all kinds, but our focus is on the creative contributions of people currently unhoused or who have been unhoused at some point. When we don’t have contributions, we share inspiring quotes paired with beautiful images, most from Pixabay.com (volunteer photographers and artists).

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 this daily.

The idea for under1000skies came from a Twitter conversation in 2014. I was challenged to “do something about” homelessness by an author: Continue reading →