I found Picture the Homeless because I was hungry. I went to a soup kitchen and heard somebody talking about this place they went to, where you could get a lot of knowledge and a snack. I went looking to fix my own housing situation, and when I got here I met a brother soldier of mine who I fought against the NYPD with in the Tompkins Square Riots… so I knew I was in the right spot. At PTH, I gain knowledge and I share my own knowledge with others. I love interacting with other organizations, networking, going to Albany or City Hall. My proudest moment was the time a bunch of us got thrown out of a City Council meeting for making a ruckus. I’m involved because my city is under attack. Gentrification will change everything but my heart. I tell people, if you’re tired of talking about the problem and ready to do something about it, PTH is the place to be. This is a real family. We argue and fuss sometimes, but when it comes down to taking care of business, we come together and make it happen.
Darlene Bryant
"I tell people, if you're tired of talking about the problem and ready to do something about it, PTH is the place to be."
