The systemic, flagrant, crushing racism SPECIFICALLY against Black people in Akron Ohio is baked into our very DNA. We've been racist since the beginning. Because of that, we have a HUGE amount of unwinding and healing to do to help our Black Akron neighbors even begin to start in a place of equality with everyone […]

This is what City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office thinks of Democrats that care about things like fresh air, equity and justice, livable wages and affordable housing. COMMUNISTS!!! That's from this article:https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/03/16/ohio-big-city-mayors-kept-active-text-message-commentary/9441788002/ This election is mine to lose. That's all I have to say. This guy should be SO easy to beat. But because […]

The City of Akron can't even balance their budget without the bailout of the ARPA funds.

This right here, ladies and gentlemen, 2 electricians who came to the Houseless Movement house to install a BRAND NEW 200 AMP electrical panel so that we can keep the people who stay with us in tents and tiny houses warm. This is ALL thanks to Blake More and his company: CNE Electrical Contractors. They […]

There is a good article today in the Beacon Journal about working at the Romig Road Amazon warehouse. I personally know several people that work there. They all have said they like it. They all said they like the 3 12 hour shifts they work a week. That allows them to work another job. They […]

Akron is and always has been a racist city. It has to be our primary focus. You can listen to the audio here: Sage Against The Machine Podcast Archive If you have missed any shows they are now archived in a podcast. You can check them out on my blog. Or you can get them […]

This video is in response to this Akron City Council video: https://youtu.be/PAH28HQr10U?t=2292 Together we can make Akron a just and equitable city for ALL Akronites. You must vote in the Akron Mayoral Primary in May 2023.  

This is my friend Dustin standing next to what remained of his tent that burned to the ground 2 nights ago. Dustin is a young man who has been homeless for years. He has very significant mental health issues compounded by drug addiction. I one time found Dustin in the middle of Dave's Supermarket parking […]

MANY people ask me "why do you do it, Sage? Why do you shelter these people and give so much to them?"   THIS IS WHY!!   The 2 people in the front are Alicia and Jozef. They are taking the 2 people in the back, Aubrey and Cole nearly 800 miles to Aubrey's family […]

Stereotypes, racism, classism and many other politically incorrect things. You can listen to the audio here: Sage Against The Machine Podcast Archive If you have missed any shows they are now archived in a podcast. You can check them out on my blog. Or you can get them on your favorite podcasting platform. Sage Against […]

I'm going to be talking about my run for mayor of Akron more consistently soon. There is going to be one theme: TOGETHER WE CAN DO ANYTHING.   Take Aubrey, pictured here.   She is seen here going through a room full of clothes and supplies that YOU brought to her. She is pregnant and […]

Sage Against The Machine Podcast - Episode 69 White Trash You can listen to the audio here: Sage Against The Machine Podcast Archive If you have missed any shows they are now archived in a podcast. You can check them out on my blog. Or you can get them on your favorite podcasting platform. Sage […]

Quit your job. Sage Against The Machine Podcast - Episode 69 Quit your job. You can listen to the audio here: Sage Against The Machine Podcast Archive If you have missed any shows they are now archived in a podcast. You can check them out on my blog. Or you can get them on your […]

I sometimes get accused of being a country-wide magnet for homeless people. That the tents and acceptance we offer at the Houseless Movement is SO good, that people will come from all over the country to live with us. (It has happened once or twice, but it's EXTREMELY rare.)   I'm going on a birth […]

The photo is a quote from Pastor Gregory Harrison on the accusations that Councilman Russel C Neal Jr created an unsafe workplace (while only ever meeting on Zoom) for 6 women. Councilman Neal doesn't even know who these women are. I've linked to all of public comments from this Akron City Council meeting below. I […]

I was just asked this question on Nextdoor. And so I thought I would paste my answer here. I rail hard against pretty much every form of authority. That's simply because with great power comes great responsibility. Everyone in power needs to do better. The Haven of Rest is no exception. That said, I am […]

Stealing in the homeless community is so annoying, so frustrating, so ever-present... that it becomes fascinating. How is it that people who absolutely HATE getting stolen from are the very people doing the stealing? A friend of mine had her wallet stolen yesterday. She's not a homeless person, but a person who has dedicated her […]

I wanted to seek a little clarity in this idea that I have. I find that writing sometimes helps with that process. While we were at Sunday Morning in the Garden yesterday 3 people living in the Garden asked me to take them to Florida... this week. 2 women and 1 man. When I said […]

Todd Tober is a Facebook friend of mine. He is the president of Tober Building Company. His company built Stoney Pointe Commons, a 68-unit development for homeless people and people with disabilities. There is now a second article in the Beacon Journal talking about the rodents at Stoney Pointe Commons. Teneeka Hamilton had to move […]

Wealthy white men will kill you to stay wealthy.  You can listen to the audio here: Sage Against The Machine Podcast Archive If you have missed any shows they are now archived in a podcast. You can check them out on my blog. Or you can get them on your favorite podcasting platform. Sage Against […]

I am currently studying Forgiveness. Forgiveness is an advanced placement course because it can seem like Acceptance. Forgiveness is not acceptance of injustice. Forgiveness is not giving up and allowing oppression. Forgiveness is letting go of hatred and anger. Forgiveness is standing against what is wrong while having love and compassion for the wrong doer. […]

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The city of Akron has a form where you can submit ideas to them for The American Rescue Plan Act money here: City of Akron Public Input Form The form states this: The American Rescue Plan Act provides State and Local Fiscal Recovery funding to directly address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 public health […]

It's humbling and a little shocking for me to have people ask me how to help their homeless family members. I often think to myself, "isn't there someone more qualified to answer these requests other than me?" But what I've learned in life is that leaders are always unprepared and unqualified for the job set […]

A dad just asked me how he can help his homeless daughter. If you know anyone going through this, you might share this with them. He told me his daughter was trying to get on disability. Hi. It's nice to hear from you. I'm sorry you are going through this. Your daughter is lucky to […]

Funny story... City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor, Dan Horrigan, and Keith Stahl, Director of Operations and Residential Services at Community Support Services, fought tooth and nail to close down our tent village (which they did). One reason was that they had just built Stoney Pointe Commons - an $11.3 million for the 68-unit complex […]

There are some powerful conservations going on at Akron City Council about inhumane living conditions at many apartment buildings in Akron. Roaches, mice and rats are a common complaint. As is always the case, the full story is incredibly complicated. The Houseless Movement house currently has roaches. IN NO WAY, am I making excuses. We've […]

This is a man I have tried to shelter off and on for years. Today he asked to leave the Houseless Movement house because he was afraid if he didn't he'd kill someone. (He has gone to prison before for attempted murder, so he's not exaggerating.) This is a man who has serious mental illness. […]

I took this picture this morning. It's of the Houseless Movement House and Garden. I love this picture because I think it makes people feel certain ways. It was -7 degrees when I took this picture. The outdoor shelters currently house 4 women and 5 men. There are more people pleading for a space. 2 […]

You are all the hope I need. You can listen to the audio here: Sage Against The Machine Podcast Archive If you have missed any shows they are now archived in a podcast. You can check them out on my blog. Or you can get them on your favorite podcasting platform. Sage Against The Machine […]