After snagging a ride to the Rock County Jobs Center, Mike Greenwood, left, gets some unexpected help with housing from Veterans specialist ed Schroeder. Greenwood uses the center for it's computer access and telephones to help him locate a job.
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
After leaving the Gifts Shelter, Mike Greenwood downs a quiet cup of coffee at The Shelter on the city's near south side while waiting for his day to begin. Without a formal structure, Greenwood often bounces from location to location to accomplish needed tasks and pass time.
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
Mike Greenwood concentrates on a computer screen at the Rock County Job Center. The center provides computers and telephones enabling Greenwood to search for jobs and keep in touch.
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
A guest reads a James Patterson novel at the GIFTS Shelter at Bethel Baptist church in Janesville.
Photo By: Dan Lassiter
George Goins sorts through his poetry on his cot at the GIFTS Shelter at Bethel Baptist Church in Janesville.
Photo By: Dan Lassiter
A guest clasps his hands during a prayer before dinner at the GIFTS Shelter at Bethel Baptist Church in Janesville.
Photo By: Dan Lassiter
Guests share news of the day with each other before eating dinner at the GIFTS Shelter.
Photo By: Dan Lassiter
Fresh snowflakes cling to the surface of the GIFTS Shelter entrance sign outside Bethel Baptist Church in Janesville.
Photo By: Dan Lassiter
GIFTS Shelter guest Kevin Morse gets a haircut from Dale Moore. Moore, who is a Bethel Baptist congregation member, also owns the Janesville barbershop called The Den. He offered cuts to whoever wanted them.
Photo By: Dan Lassiter
Mike Greenwood eats a piece of cake with a book he checked out from the library at his side. He feels the book about fire sprinkler systems will help him better himself.
