Will’s Blog

I spent my afternoon yesterday, after my stint ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, working in the warehouse over at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. I’m gonna be honest with you, I’ve moved a lot of … Continue reading →

It’s working… I just got this note from my friend Megan, owner and massage therapist at Natural Marvels Massage Therapy. If you’re shopping around, consider checking Natural Marvels out – Megan is very good at what she does, and she’s … Continue reading →

I say finally, because I remember as a very small boy loving the Salvation Army bell ringers during the holidays. I would always get excited to see them and would run to drop the coins my mom had given me … Continue reading →

The weather has turned colder. Wednesday night it felt a little more like winter might be around the corner. @alleycat22469 reminded me on Twitter that out in Carson City, NV – every night – there just aren’t enough beds to … Continue reading →

Wednesday morning I hopped up and ran over to the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. They’re located over by the Raleigh farmers’ market, just off Centennial Blvd, where they share a building with Meals on Wheels. Once I found the right entrance … Continue reading →

As you may know, I spent a big chunk of my day yesterday at the Wake County Women’s Center. I woke up bright and early and realized I had no water, and no coffee. I’m a web developer. Coffee is … Continue reading →

The feedback I’ve gotten thus far into my week and my project has been overwhelmingly positive. Among those with whom I’ve volunteered, and among those homeless persons I’ve run into, the feedback has been unanimously positive. Nonetheless, I’ve had a … Continue reading →

I just got this amazing note for the blog in an email from a friend of mine. This is just awesome. W. ———– You inspired me. I read your post about Urban Ministries and their need for certain foods. Immediately, … Continue reading →

There’s something about not quiiite being able to fully stretch your legs that makes your brain obsess over doing just that. That’s my first night in my car, summed up in a sentence. Fortunate that the temperature seemed to actually … Continue reading →

So this morning I was fortunate enough to spend a few hours with the nice people over at Urban Ministries of Wake County. The calm, confident diligence with which they go about helping others is inspiring. Many thanks to everyone … Continue reading →