(Voiceover) Introduction: There is another lifestyle occurring in Athens many of us know little about. Here is merely a glance at the experiences and stories of homeless people, and an inside look at The Other Side of Athens.
How many people do you think are homeless in Athens?
A. Interviews of students / statistic
B. Rayeanne: introduce her biography & intelligence
(Voiceover) The Bigger Vision of Athens: These individuals often become homeless because of financial, judicial behavioral or substance abuse issues. The Bigger Vision of Athens, led by Barbara Anderson helps homeless people get back on their feet and overcome this lifestyle. It provides them with a place to sleep each night on a first-come, first-served basis during the winter. The homeless are served a meal and given a sleeping matt and blanket. Recently, The Bigger Vision has acquired a new building which will double their capacity next year.
A. Michael interview and biography
B. Ron interview and biography
i. View of St. James UMC
C. Thomas interview and biography
i. Downtown Athens and pictures
How do you think homeless people get money?
D. Interviews of students
i. Rayeanne- works and is independent
ii. Lizzie May- never has worked
E. Mr. Pickren- catastrophic event happens
i. Michael- Hurricane Katrina
ii. Ron’s view
iii. Lizzie May- drug issues
F. Mr Pickren- introduction to living on their own
i. Rayeanne- reason why she doesn’t want a home
ii. Lizzie May- gets enough money but doesn’t want to be alone
iii. Thomas- jobs are scarce/ view about economy
The North Campus Bridge
A. (Voiceover) One of the places homeless people reside is under the north campus bridge. I had the opportunity to get a first hand look at this unfortunate state of living.
i. Rayeanne- parasitic world
ii. Mr. Pickren- homeless diversity
How does the Athens community view homelessness?
A. Student interviews
B. Rayeanne’s opinion of how the community views us
C. Thomas view
D. Michael
Their final thoughts
A. Rayeanne- we don’t havea voice
B. Learn what my character defects were
C. Lizzie May- blames herself
D. Thomas- show love and support
