On my way to work, I passed the intersection of 9 Mile and Gratiot—a corner known for traffic, retail, and history. But what I saw wasn’t commerce. It was someone sleeping on the sidewalk, tucked beside a fire hydrant and construction barricades, under the soft light of morning. No headlines. No outreach teams. Just a quiet truth.
RAWS was never built for spectacle. It was built to witness, to feed, to remember. This moment reminded me why solo stewardship matters—why quiet impact is still impact. The person at that corner wasn’t asking for attention. They were asking for rest. And in that moment, the city kept moving while someone tried to disappear.
I’m sharing this image with care—not to shock, but to honor.
“This was the corner of 9 Mile and Gratiot. No filters, no edits. Just someone trying to rest while the city kept moving. RAWS sees them. RAWS remembers.”
If you recognize this person or know their story, reach out. RAWS believes in dignity, not exposure. This image is part of our archive now—a reminder of what we’re building toward.
RAWS isn’t a rescue mission. It’s a memory keeper. If you’ve passed someone like this—if you’ve felt that quiet ache—know that you’re not alone. And if you want to help, start with dignity.
Raver Against World Starvation (RAWS) 
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