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Learn about Maya's immersion experience at the Tenderloin with the Faithful Fools & how this time helped nurture her creativity!
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Leah Laxamana
- Jul 18
- 5 min
YouthFOOL Presence at the Fools Court
Get to know a group of young folks who have re-energized the Faithful Fools and our Tenderloin community with their presence and uniqueness.
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Shanan Liu
- Jul 12
- 2 min
When a butterfly flies into a cocoon
Read about our Shanan Liu's reflections on her experience as a volunteer and Fools-in-Residence at the Faithful Fools.
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Carmen Barsody
- Mar 8
- 3 min
Faithful Fools in the LeadStrong Fellowship
Read about Faithful Fools Silena and Leah being part of the LeadStrong Fellowship by LeaderSpring Center.
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Silena Layne
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Spotlighting a Tenderloin African American Artist and Activist
In this post, Silena Layne puts the spotlight on artist and activist Charles Blackwell in honor of Black History Month.
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Silena Layne
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Celebrating Black History and Black Futures Month
Enjoy part 1 of a series of blog posts from Faithful Fool Silena Layne honoring Black History Month.
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Sam Dennison
- Dec 21, 2023
- 3 min
Winter Solstice 2023: Our Quiet Work in the Night
The holiday lights are lit. The weather is chilly in many places, perhaps snowing or rainy. There are also places where the sun is out,...
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Sam Dennison
- Dec 20, 2023
- 3 min
Winter Solstice 2023: Listening without Certainty
Yesterday we asked: “In the world beyond your daily routine, beyond your family, your work, and your friends, what calls your attention?...
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Sam Dennison
- Dec 19, 2023
- 2 min
Winter Solstice 2023: Moments of Uncertainty
Amid all the traditional parties and holiday lights, we forget that this is not only a holiday season. It is also a dark time of year.
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Silena Layne
- Dec 5, 2023
- 2 min
A Highlight in Higher Education
Read about reflections & highlights from our work w/ students from University of San Francisco's Marshall Riley Living Learning Community.
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Silena Layne
- Nov 23, 2023
- 3 min
Giving Thanks
The mere act of sitting down to write what one is thankful for emits a powerful energy of gratitude. Enjoy Silena's piece on gratitude.
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Brandon Reyes
- Oct 27, 2023
- 3 min
Together in Mind
It's wonderful whenever students who participate in street retreats eventually find their way back to us. Enjoy reading Brandon's journey.
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Leah Laxamana
- Oct 23, 2023
- 4 min
A Gathering of Things: In Memory of Jackie Hider
Remembering our beloved Jackie Hider and sharing how her time with Faithful Fools shaped how she viewed the world.
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Leah Laxamana
- Aug 14, 2023
- 3 min
James Pounders: An Artist & Activist at Heart
Get to know James Pounders, a beloved friend and Fool, who has won many hearts for his activism and artistry.
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Carmen Barsody
- Jun 20, 2023
- 2 min
See, Judge, Act
Carmen Barsody's reflection on citizenship from the 2018 Fools Fables
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UC Berkeley Alternative Breaks Program
- May 4, 2023
- 3 min
On Art, Advocacy, & Accompaniment: A Week in the Tenderloin
UC Berkeley students share their experience and what they’ve come to love about the Tenderloin after spending a week with Faithful Fools
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Max Jerez
- Mar 24, 2023
- 3 min
Knowing Others, Discovering Oneself. My Experience with Faithful Fools.
Max Jerez writes about his long relationship with Faithful Fools and his experience of street retreats in Nicaragua and the United States.
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Jolie Slater
- Mar 17, 2023
- 3 min
The Purple Thread
Our former Mercy Corps Volunteer & always Faithful Fool, Jolie Slater, shares her reflections on how her time at 234 Hyde has impacted her.
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Carmen Barsody
- Mar 10, 2023
- 3 min
Livin’ Out Loud
As Faithful Fools' 25th year anniversary approaches on April 1st, co-founder Carmen Barsody reflects on what it means to live out loud.
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Silena Layne
- Dec 23, 2022
- 3 min
One Family, Many Roles, All Love!
Faithful Fool Silena Layne shares her many roles and the meaning of motherhood in her family.
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