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  1. A true story of hope, change and inspiration through art | COMMENTARY

    Loneliness in prison gave me time to focus on my drawings. And I began to enjoy the rewards. My name is Phillip Wilson. I was born in 1966 to Betsy Ross. My mother was also a famous wrestler in the '50s. Her stage name was also Betsy Ross, taking aft ...

    7 Jun 2016 - Phillip Wilson

  2. Finding life and goodness in the shadow of death on the streets

    On the Monday before Easter, a young woman walked through our door. She was on the verge of tears. Visibly falling apart in front of me, she asked for resources. She had slept on the streets the past few nights because the women’s shelter was full. The st ...

    24 Apr 2015 - Grace Badik

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