The Jesse Tree

2622 Market Street Galveston, Texas 77550

(409) 621-2455 Fax (409) 621-2531

Toll Free (877) 621-2455 Email jessetree@aol.com

"A shoot will come up from the stem of Jesse;

from his roots a branch will bear fruit." Isaiah 11:1

Harsh Reality Art Exhibit

The Harsh Reality Series is a set of 22 pen and ink sketches depicting various views on homelessness and poverty.

Artist: Tom Gibson

Photographer: John Morello

Enron Encroachment

The King George Hotel has been a forgotten relic of better times. Parking lots and architectural antiques surround the hotel. Located across the street is the Star of Hope Shelter for the homeless. This hotel now sits in the shadow of a shrine to professional baseball, the near complete Enron Field.

Those, with nothing but time on their hands, are being encroached upon by those with everything in their hands. Traffic moves about them and you are invisible. Once you stop you become part of their world. You are being watched.

The busy-ness of construction and heavy traffic contrasts sharply with the idleness of these men waiting, waiting for assistance, waiting for their next meal, waiting for the end of the day. The world is rapidly changing, yet for them, nothing ever really changes.

This art exhibit is prepared for loan to qualified organizations. For more information about shipping fees and ways to donate to the Jesse Tree, call (409) 621-2455 or if you live out of the Galveston, Texas (409) area code, call toll free (877) 621-2455.