Tag Archives: Hear Us

Two Films on Homelessness

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Richard Guzman

I have served in homeless shelters for over three decades, the most current being Daybreak in Joliet, Illinois, a shelter started by distinguished advocate for the homeless Diane Nilan in 1988.  State mandates during our pandemic have restricted the number … Continue reading →

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The Daybreak Team

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Richard Guzman

Sunday, February 1st, saw the biggest snow fall so far in the Chicago area.  The foot of snow—at least!—left us hoping it will be the biggest of 2015.  This winter does not seem—seem—that it will be as brutal as 2014’s, … Continue reading →

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Feed My Starving Children

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Richard Guzman

In 1982 businessman Richard Proudfit felt called to feed starving children after he experienced their hardships on a missions trip to Honduras and heard God saying, “If you’ve seen my starving children, feed them.”  In early 1987 he incorporated Feed … Continue reading →

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