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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 |
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Harsh Reality Art Exhibit |
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The Harsh Reality Series is a set of 22 pen and ink sketches depicting various views on homelessness and poverty. |
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Artist: Tom Gibson Photographer: John Morello |
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Sprinkles
Two
things caught my attention. First, this fellow was a long way from the
shelters and soup kitchens of downtown. Second, his sign he wasnt
asking for money, just work. He
told me that he would much rather have a job than a handout and didnt
want to be around people who were begging for money. He spoke about the
need to be needed to wake up each morning and believe that someone
felt that you had value and was willing to pay you for your time. The
amount of money wasnt as important as being needed, he said. Then
added, the hardest thing for a homeless person to find is self
respect.
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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.
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