ZomBcon Portraits – Images by Danny Gawlowski

A child’s perspective on homelessness | Kim Ahern and son Jack, 9, lived at Nickelsville, the only tent city in King County that allows children on a long-term basis, as she searched for housing after moving to Seattle in April 2010. Read more about Kim and Jack.

Out of options, family moves into truck | Cherie Moore and her son, Cody Barnes, 18, lived in their truck for three weeks in May. Although Moore works as a caregiver for the elderly, she says she does not earn enough to pay for housing. Read more about Cherie and Cody.

A mother’s struggles with homelessness | Not long after moving to Seattle with her two teenage sons, June Lloyd was no longer able to work due to chronic pain. They lived in various apartments with other people and in hotel rooms until her savings ran out. Read more about June and her family.

Challenges for homeless dads | Jacob Smith is living in an emergency shelter in Everett with his three children, waiting for an opening in transitional housing. As a single father, Smith faced additional challenges finding resources. Read more about Jacob and his family.

Help for the whole family: First Place School | First Place is a Seattle non profit that provides support to homeless families, including schooling for homeless children, from kindergarten through sixth grade. Read more about Darasavanh Kraven and First Place.

The Self-Sufficiency Standard | Diana Pearce, a senior lecturer and the director of the Center for Women’s Welfare at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work, conducts research on the level of income necessary for individuals and families to meet their basic needs. Read more about the Self-Sufficiency Standard.

The Kalish 2009 | Photo Booth Movie from Danny Gawlowski on Vimeo.

The Stan Kalish Picture Editing Workshop is focused on teaching visual storytelling to mid-career picture editors, designers, assignment editors, word editors and multimedia producers. This piece was created to document the participants in the workshop’s twentieth year.

For more information, visit www.kalishworkshop.org.

Sehome's Ben Wilson (7) slides into home past Squalicum's Benton Loney (20) in the sixth inning for Sehome's fifth run at Squalicum High School on Monday, April 27, 2009. Sehome won, 7-1.

Death Cab for Cutie bassist Nick Harmer performs at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Wash. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Death Cab for Cutie, which was formed while its principal members were attending Western Washington University, returned to Bellingham this week to offer a free concert to Western students as well as a paid performance to members of the community. Footage taken from the two performances will be used in an upcoming video project for the band.

Ferndale's Mandy Wittmier tees off through the rain on the third hole at Sudden Valley Golf Course during the Whatcom County Championship golf tournament on Monday, March 30, 2009. Wittimier will be leading the Ferndale team this season through tough competition from other Whatcom County schools, including Sehome High School and Bellingham High School.

Meridian's Anatoli Datskiy (19) heads the ball during the second half of their game against Burlington-Edison at Meridian High School on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Meridian won, 1-0.

This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with eccentric accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Yellow cotton overcoat coat by Suzabelle, availble for $164 at The Paperdoll Plaid dress by Suzabelle, available for $148 at The Paperdoll Red striped headband by Redder than Roses, available for $35 at The Paperdoll Rain boots with cartoon birds by Chooka Signature, available for $52 at Left Right Left

This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with oversized accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Striped menswear shirt by Mink Pink, available for $63 at Frank James Large gold earrings, available for $16 at Frank James Large brimmed hat by San Diego Hat Co., available for $21.60 at Left Right Left Rosy sunglasses, available for $20 at Left Right Left

This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with big accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Teal dress by She-Bible, available for $135 at The Paperdoll Owlita feather earrings by Ashley Doty, available for $75 at The Paperdoll Recycled leather purse by Ashley Watson, available for $345 at The Paperdoll Beaded bracelet, available for $18 at Frank James Black beaded necklace, available for $22 at Frank James Wedge heels by Very Volatile, available for $68 at Mi Shoes

This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with big accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Black and white striped headband by Redder than Roses, available for $35 at The Paperdoll

This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with oversized accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Striped menswear shirt by Mink Pink, available for $63 at Frank James Jeans by James Jeans, available for $180 at Frank James Large gold earrings, available for $16 at Frank James Large brimmed hat by San Diego Hat Co., available for $21.60 at Left Right Left Rosy sunglasses, available for $20 at Left Right Left Gladiator heels by Blowfish, available for $58 at Mi Shoes