Old Ox Brewery

What: Prepare to be inspired by the real-life stories of men and women from Loudoun County, who chose to live homeless on the streets of San Diego to make a difference. Who: Anyone who wants to attend an event that will lift their spirit and bring encouragement in a time where we could do with more uplifting…

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Trip Fourteen

On January 12th of 2020, we returned to the city of San Diego.  This was just before the pandemic and troubles related to Covid-19.  We had a healthy size team that included: Steve Bowman and his daughter Kara, Hawley Hansen, Peter Hong, Betsy Jones, Brian Silvestri, Bill Bryson, Maria Arevalo & Emile Short.  It was an…

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Trip Thirteen

We decided to return to Maui for a third-round to appeal to Ed, let him know we loved him, and invite him to consider engaging in help with his addiction.  Our trip took place on August 12 – 19, 2019, and included my wife Sandra and my daughters Hailey, Capri, and Skye Cravens, as well as…

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Trip Twelve

Trip 12 took place in late December 2018.  We partnered with a local church to throw a New Year’s Eve celebration for our homeless friends in Presidio Park, which included renewing the marriage vows of one recovering homeless married couple (JD & Pita Terrell).  Our trip participants on round 12 included: Steve Bowman, along with his…

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Trip Eleven

 Our 11th trip was back to San Diego, with trip veterans Steve Bowman (trip 8), as well as Georgia McGowan (trip 3).  We were joined by newcomer  Andrew Beall, who was a natural in engaging those on the streets, since he himself was a recovering addict.  Our trip took place on September 17 – 22, 2018.  

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Trip Ten

In late August of 2018 (Aug. 29 – Sept. 4), I journeyed back to Maui, along with my wife Sandra, my two little daughters Capri and Skye, and my in-laws: Ed & Lily Hidalgo to help us with our girls.  In addition, my high school friend Eric Locklear decided to help me search for Ed on the…

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