2016

Homelessness

Greenville, SC

Following on the success of the Spartanburg project, we partnered with Greenville Community Church (formerly David Street Baptist Church) to bring the project to Greenville, SC, a bigger city right down the road. Our photographers battled the cold and the rain during the week they had to make their photographs, but they were encouraged and thrilled to do so. Shortly after the project concluded, we published our first coffee table photography book with the best images from the first two projects along with never-before-seen photos.

Winners

1st Place

My Heart by Dale Hoskins

</br>“This is my home. I’ve been there about two years. I built it from community scrap. I worked hard for the things there and put my heart into it. I try to make sure things are in order with the people there. I’ve got an ax handle next to my bed just in case.”

"My Heart" by Dale Hoskins - First Place

Dale was asked what he wanted us to buy him with his prize money. His first selection, without hesitation, was to buy food for his dog, Lexi. His second choice was an air mattress for a friend. And, finally, he admitted that he really wanted a battery-operated boom box to play music. Dale was asked to leave this place that he called home, but he has a new home on someone's land...and permission to be there.

2nd Place

Home Sweet Home by Randall Cline

</br>“That’s where I live. That’s my office. I’m selling it now so I can get a bigger office.”

"Home Sweet Home" by Randall Cline - Second Place

With Randall's humorous and honest photo, the community gave him enough support for second place. With his prizes, Randall wanted items that would help him earn money by detailing cars.

3rd Place

Unforgiving Fall by Crystal Williams

</br>“We actually slept there a couple times. I love the colors and it was amazing looking when I took the photo. Even though I used to sleep there, it is still beautiful to me.”

"Unforgiving Fall" by Crystal Williams - Third Place

Crystal took one of the most beautiful photos of the project as she captured this alley on a perfect Fall day. Voters loved that she found appreciation in the scene despite having slept there previously.