Free Trainings for Homeless People

Picture the Homeless is holding a series of free trainings (Tuesday's in the Bronx) for homeless people, aimed at helping folks in the shelters and on the streets learn important skills at the same time as they get involved in fighting to fix their situation!

May 12 History and Methods of Direct Action  From the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights Movement, popular demonstrations have shaped American history. Come learn about our heritage, and how homeless people can use this tradition to fight for HOUSING.

May 19 Making Props, Posters, Signs and Banners  A fun arts-and-crafts class aimed at developing eye-catching and entertaining visuals for use at press conferences, demonstrations, marches, and more!

May 26 Using Video to Tell Our Side of the Story

Thanks to the internet, we can use video to share our stories with the world. This training will get you started on the basics of shooting, editing, and distributing film clips. ALL VIDEO AND EDITING EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED—NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY

All trainings are FREE for homeless and formerly homeless people, and will be held on TUESDAY NIGHTS at 5PM, in the offices of PICTURE THE HOMELESS:

2427 Morris Avenue

Bronx NY 10468

(4/D Train to Fordham Road)

For more information, contact Sam at 646-314-6423, or sam@picturethehomeless.org