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Favorite website: http://www.edar.org

When it comes to peace, how would you describe yourself?: I am a born activist

What do you believe are the 'burning issues' today?: Hunger, Poverty, Human Rights

So what is it?: Homeless

What must we overcome to achieve peace?: Economic disparities

Can we change the world?: Definitely

More about me: EDAR (Everyone Deserves A Roof) is a nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, USA. EDAR provides unique mobile shelters to those living on the streets all around us. Each EDAR is a four-wheeled mobile unit which carries belongings and facilitates recycling during the day and which unfolds into a special, framed tent-like sleeping enclosure with a bed at night.

The EDAR units are currently being implemented in three ways:

1. EDAR works with current philanthropic, governmental and religious initiatives who currently work to house the homeless in temporary and permanent housing programs. EDAR units are being used as a “first step” into the homeless shelters for those that are typically reluctant to enter a traditional shelter system. The shelter creates a relationship with the homeless person who is using the EDAR unit and with time, the homeless person will often transition into the shelter’s program.
2. The EDAR units are being used as additional beds in shelters where there is a lack of portable cots for the homeless each night. EDAR users are mobile with the EDAR units during the day, and are allowed to enter the shelter grounds and sleep in a designated area. This provides the shelter extra sleeping units and gives the homeless person much more privacy than the traditional cot on which they might sleep.
3. The EDAR units are also given to homeless clients directly, those who are in need of a more comfortable place to sleep that protects them from the elements, for those who cannot or will not go to a shelter.

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EDAR in the LA Times - Helping Homeless with a Mobile Homeless Shelter

Posted on December 19, 2008 at 5:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes

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At 9:24pm on June 16, 2010, Eva said…: Hello,

iPeace is deleted from David Califa the end of June. Here you can find a new home.

http://peaceformeandtheworld.ning.com/

You are cordially invited.

Warm regards, Eva

At 4:25pm on March 15, 2009, Aaditya Shakya said…: Hi
I'm Aaditya from India
I am a film student

I have made a video on world peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly4bDl0ulf4

Plz watch it and comment and rate it!!!

please add this video to your blog/website/myspace/facebook account

.

Plz join my group on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54261082633 and http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=64551173328

At 2:39am on February 17, 2009, Jean said…: I just saw a piece about you on the CBS Evening News!

Very heartwarming and inspiring!

Love what you're doing!

Namasté,

Jean

At 9:32am on January 21, 2009, Stephanie said…: JUlie
you mean yurth??? oh my GOODNESS!!!!!
You sure got me this time!!!
ipeace is out of sight......
love and let's stay in touch
Steph
ps excuse me if I haven't written much....very little
love you

At 12:56am on January 20, 2009, Stephanie said…: just wanted to say I don't know edar I am almost Italian living here for ages...
oh well
see you here online...
Steph

At 8:44pm on January 19, 2009, Stephanie said…: Hey
someone from my hometown! Tell me where do you live? I am a valley girl but lived in Europe for many years. Will probably be going for a visit soon
lucky you there for the Obama inauguration!
take care and tell me more
Steph

At 10:34pm on December 24, 2008, Janice Bernath said…: Thank you, and best wishes in your selfless endeavor. Happy Holidays to you!
Janice

At 1:56pm on December 24, 2008, Easy said…: Glitter Graphics @ SweetComments.net

At 2:30am on December 20, 2008, Jean said…: Thank you for the request!

This sounds like an extremely worthwhile project!

Namasté,

Jean

At 5:54am on December 19, 2008, Easy said…: Hello EDAR

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