With homelessness on the rise, it is more vital than ever for communities to engage in dialogue and generate solutions. Firsthand accounts of those who are homeless or working to address homelessness add the human dimension that’s missing from statistical reports, which tend to dominate and sometimes misguide public discourse.

The forty-five interviews in Dwell At My Door have one commonality — they are real experiences of people who are deeply affected by homelessness. Many of the stories are bittersweet and many are inspirational. All of the stories will heighten readers’ awareness and bring insight into the lives and struggles of the people who shared them. The people interviewed speak with sincerity and candor about the paths that led them to homelessness. Their input is an important contribution for solving this pressing social issue.