Welcome to the home page for the book and the documentary Pushed to the Corner.	They are individuals. Each one has a story. We want to find out what those stories are. Go along with us on our journey as we get to know the women who beg on street corners. We started out with no idea why women were begging on the street corners of Greensboro. Now after a year and a half and talking with 18 women who beg we are beginning to gain some understanding of why they are there – loss of factory jobs, abandonment, abuse, mental health issues, immigration laws and drugs. What they need is a hand to pull them up and then support to help them get off the street and back into normal society.  Two non profits in particular seem to be doing the best job in helping them to help themselves, the IRC or Interactive Resource Center and Urban Ministries. "Grounded" You fly on the corner Yet stay on the ground This way of life Wont let you turn around Make a change Put your sign down Go a new way Life waits to be found - Stephanie      Be a part of the discussion. Leave your comments on The Corner Blog.
This is a book and a documentary film that will focus on women who beg on street corners. It will answer those questions so many of us have. Who are they? Why are they there? What is their story? What do they need? Where is their family? Who is helping them? What can I do? Our process is straightforward. We are interviewing and getting to know the women begging on the street corners of Greensboro along with their friends and families. We are also including in our interviews agencies, religious organizations and concerned citizens who are attempting to help them. We have the intent to present a full picture of women street people, why they turn to begging, and to record their stories as they tell them. Take a look at the photo gallery while you are here. We will update it from time to time and add excerpts from the stories. The challenge with producing an independent documentary is that we have to make a living while we do this. If you would like to donate to the cost of the book or film please contact us.
Click here to watch video. Anna talks about how they should spend the money people give them.        Follow us on Facebook E-mail: Stephanie@ashadeofart.com