Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting. David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Tiffany Ellis, who has been homeless and sleeping on the streets since 2021, sets up a bed in front of the Mayors office in New Bedford City Hall after members of United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts delivered a series of letters to Mayor Jon Mitchell adressing the housing crisis of high rents, rising home prices, and increasing homelessness. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Tiffany Ellis, who has been homeless and sleeping on the streets since 2021, sets up a bed in front of the Mayors office in New Bedford City Hall after members of United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts delivered a series of letters to Mayor Jon Mitchell adressing the housing crisis of high rents, rising home prices, and increasing homelessness. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA