Rescue Mission vs. Pursuit of Happiness

North Alabama is rocked by the issue of the Homeless; and the deceptive practice of moving a shelter from one area of town to a residential neighborhood, nestled on a major tax producing retail section of town is poisonous to the children and to our tax base. The University Sparkman Business Association is a new organization focused on transforming the politics of the homeless into a solution, which empowers the entire village of Huntsville.

Homelessness, is a social juxtaposition which creates a stigma. A nuisance to families and businesses stimulating a state of paralysis which perpetuates a life of living on the street, begging, selling drugs and committing trespasses. Although, all are "crimes" they are requirements for the homeless to survive.

Yes, Homelessness does have success stories. Few and very far between. See the video below to see one Homeless man's rags to riches story.