Unhoused: Personal Stories and Public Health

"Unhoused: Personal Stories and Public Health" confronts the crisis of housing insecurity in America through the lens of public health and centers the voices of those experiencing homelessness in sharing their stories.
This special exhibition is anchored by stark yet intimate black and white portraiture from Toronto-based photographer Leah den Bok as well as a monumental artwork from Dallas-based artist Willie Baronet, whose installation is composed of hundreds of cardboard signs the artist has purchased over the past thirty years from people experiencing homelessness.
Featuring the content expertise of Dr. Rosie Frasso and Dr. René Najera, this exhibition explores the difficult truth that simply being without a home is a dangerous health condition. The exhibition will highlight local organizations dedicated to addressing housing insecurity in Philadelphia and beyond.
Video by Jonah Stern
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[@wannabe41]

I love this idea! I worked with homeless veterans for several years. I wish there was a way to view the exhibit virtually.

[@jonathanporter79]

If you have the opportunity to go to the Mütter Museum I highly recommend going. After seeing the place on the Discovery Channel and similar channels for many years, actually seeing it with my own eyes, in person, was wonderful. Seeing this exhibit was an added bonus. Thanks for all you do.

[@Kenkire]

Through no fault of my own, I was homeless for 10 years. I was 19, a mother of 3, and taking care of a disabled mother. I was evicted because I was an unwed teen mother. I spent a lot of time couchsurfing. I lost my kids a year later. They grew up in foster care because no one would rent to me because of the eviction and because I lost the court case to appeal the eviction (The lawyer told me to just not show up to court making it an automatic loss) My kids were subjected to so much trauma in foster care, they developed severe and persistent mental illnesses. I was given the opportunity to have a home again by a wonderful human and my life was mostly restored. My kids are still estranged from me sadly. Because of a group of religious a**holes, I lost it all.

[@lizziesangi1602]

Seriously, homeless people should not stay away from a Dr and getting medication. There are free clinics. Zoloft name brand NO GENERIC saved me. Please don't be afraid to get help with head meds 🌹✝️🌹