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The Movie ‘Sugar’, Using Film as a Voice for Homeless Youth
‘Sugar’ is an independent movie that tackles the issue of youth homelessness. The film follows Sugar, a young woman living homeless after her family’s death in a car crash. Set in Venice Beach, California, ‘Sugar’ offers insight into the rapid rise of homeless youth in America. Plot Background: After serving in the U.S. Navy, Director
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Mr. Battelle
My name is Jim. I live, work, and have my being at The Midnight Mission. One day while visiting my aunt at California Villa Assisting Living & Retirement Hotel, I met 64 year old Richard Battelle. Richard has no legs. They were amputated below the waist approximately 6 years ago due to severe blood clots.
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My Father
My Father BRETT CLARK KELLY March 7, 1951 – July 5, 2004 My father would have been 63 years old today. He achieved sobriety four years ago after 20 years of drug and alcohol addiction at The Midnight Mission.
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Judge Craig Mitchell and The Midnight Runners
On Sunday, March 9th, Judge Craig Mitchell and The Midnight Runners will be hitting the streets of Los Angeles in the L.A. Marathon. They will start off at Dodger Stadium and finish the race 26.2 miles later in Santa Monica. The Los Angeles Times ran a great story in 2013 on Judge Mitchell and