From Beverly Hills to Homeless: What a story
- Fri, November 07 2008
- Filed under: Marketing essentials
A while back, through this blog, I met an extraordinary person. Mark Horvath used to be homeless, and now he does all kinds of amazing things, including blogging at Hardly Normal. Now he is onto a new project—documenting via video the stories of people in the situation he once knew all too well. Here is a story you must watch—one day an investment advisor, the next, homeless:
Mark from invisible people on Vimeo.
Mark not only has an incredible personal story, he also knows how to tell a story. These stark interviews with homeless people are riveting. If you’re an agency helping the homeless, I’d post them on your site and I’d reach out to Mark. If you’re a funder, I’d fund him. If you’re a nonprofit, I’d do as he does. Put a face on the problem—and the solution. Show, don’t tell.
Comments
It’s been thrilling to watch as Mark puts this together. He didn’t see an opportunity to shine, he saw an opportunity to make a difference. It’s an example of what happens when you follow your passion and listen to that which burns in your heart.
It’s not fabricated. Like the stories it’s real.
Bravo Mark. Bravo.
Mark…I’m proud of you for making a difference….
There will be a lot of people who will forget to tell you that…so when they forget, or their words and actions say something different. May you reflect back on the sayings of Jesus….
Matthew 25:23
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
When I watched the vlog…I saw you empowering people that society has chosen to forget about…or would like to. During some of the interviews…you could actually see them begin to stand a little taller. That is truly what the LOVE of God is all about.
Blessings to YOU
Julie
Thanks Mark and Julie. I second what you say!
Katya,
Repeating what I said in an email this post brought me to tears. Thanks so much for keeping the homeless conversation going and believing in me.
you’re the best.
I don’t know where all this is going, but I do know the great feedback, just one of many being a small church that was inspired by the vlog yesterday to start a blanket drive for the homeless, validates I am on the right path.
again, thanks so much for all that you do.
hugs,
Mark