Stefania Lugli
@steflugli.bsky.social
journalist, writing about homelessness in kansas • venezuelan • fl native
writing is going well
May 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
writing is going well
Later today I'll be live with the Solutions Journalism Network (@soljourno.bsky.social) to talk about the intersection of solutions and investigative journalism! Noon central time, come through www.linkedin.com/events/73291...
May 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Later today I'll be live with the Solutions Journalism Network (@soljourno.bsky.social) to talk about the intersection of solutions and investigative journalism! Noon central time, come through www.linkedin.com/events/73291...
“One of the single, best things I’ve ever done here, being the director, is getting them here. That’s without a doubt,” Josh Watkins, the homeless services director at Open Door, said. “There’s no data point for this, but I guarantee having them here has saved lives.”
March 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“One of the single, best things I’ve ever done here, being the director, is getting them here. That’s without a doubt,” Josh Watkins, the homeless services director at Open Door, said. “There’s no data point for this, but I guarantee having them here has saved lives.”
Since ICT Street Team established a permanent paramedic at Open Door, a homeless resource center, EMS calls have dropped 50%. Homeless patients are getting quicker care from familiar faces and avoiding hospital bills. Ambulances are freed up, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars.
March 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Since ICT Street Team established a permanent paramedic at Open Door, a homeless resource center, EMS calls have dropped 50%. Homeless patients are getting quicker care from familiar faces and avoiding hospital bills. Ambulances are freed up, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars.
the question I was asked: “do you like Wichita?”
February 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
the question I was asked: “do you like Wichita?”
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February 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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anyways, here are some cuties from today’s point-in-time count. the pets are always a highlight
January 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
anyways, here are some cuties from today’s point-in-time count. the pets are always a highlight
“no i really love experiencing all seasons!”
January 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
“no i really love experiencing all seasons!”
these paragraphs really stood out to me, as this week Wichita City Council moved to escalate the enforcement of illegal camping. instead of spurring those into shelter, disbanding camps can actually push someone to hide even further... and isolation can be deadly
December 23, 2024 at 2:52 AM
these paragraphs really stood out to me, as this week Wichita City Council moved to escalate the enforcement of illegal camping. instead of spurring those into shelter, disbanding camps can actually push someone to hide even further... and isolation can be deadly
i saw this tweet earlier today and just got randomly selected for additional screening at tsa for the first time in my life
December 23, 2024 at 12:04 AM
i saw this tweet earlier today and just got randomly selected for additional screening at tsa for the first time in my life
me sending a 5,000 word draft to my editor, making it his problem now
December 20, 2024 at 5:36 AM
me sending a 5,000 word draft to my editor, making it his problem now
formal presentation or defying gravity battle cry
December 5, 2024 at 6:21 PM
formal presentation or defying gravity battle cry
I was also hit in the heart by Patrick’s reasoning for not staying in the local shelter
November 27, 2024 at 7:34 AM
I was also hit in the heart by Patrick’s reasoning for not staying in the local shelter
a heart-wrenching but gorgeously written long read, a former reporter detailing his experience being homeless. he describes the loneliness, discomfort and dangers that come with it. impossible to pick a favorite line, but here’s an excerpt that struck me www.esquire.com/news-politic...
November 27, 2024 at 7:31 AM
a heart-wrenching but gorgeously written long read, a former reporter detailing his experience being homeless. he describes the loneliness, discomfort and dangers that come with it. impossible to pick a favorite line, but here’s an excerpt that struck me www.esquire.com/news-politic...
had a news fair in a heavily Latino neighborhood
November 24, 2024 at 2:56 AM
had a news fair in a heavily Latino neighborhood
Stories like these, crafted directly with those experiencing homelessness, can help us all better understand the people behind the issue, and, hopefully, better address the challenges that come with alleviating it.
November 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Stories like these, crafted directly with those experiencing homelessness, can help us all better understand the people behind the issue, and, hopefully, better address the challenges that come with alleviating it.
...women fearing co-ed spaces with men, refusal to part from their pet or partner or just pure discomfort with sharing close quarters with strangers.
November 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM
...women fearing co-ed spaces with men, refusal to part from their pet or partner or just pure discomfort with sharing close quarters with strangers.
Over the course of a few months, I asked unsheltered homeless people to write down what they seek in shelter. I've learned during my work that some many reject a shelter bed for a myriad of reasons...
November 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Over the course of a few months, I asked unsheltered homeless people to write down what they seek in shelter. I've learned during my work that some many reject a shelter bed for a myriad of reasons...
I’ll admit, it was a curious sight to see the former school gutted, waiting for its next wave of people to tuck behind its walls.
November 22, 2024 at 3:15 AM
I’ll admit, it was a curious sight to see the former school gutted, waiting for its next wave of people to tuck behind its walls.
Another concern from clients was the restrictive use of bathrooms (only 1 toilet was open for clients during the day). Since this year’s shelter operates from a former school, there are some stalls already. The city added additional toilets & showers outside. (There were portable showers last year)
November 22, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Another concern from clients was the restrictive use of bathrooms (only 1 toilet was open for clients during the day). Since this year’s shelter operates from a former school, there are some stalls already. The city added additional toilets & showers outside. (There were portable showers last year)
This season’s shelter will have at least one city staff member on site daily. The staffing ratio to clients is yet to be determined, but Shepler said they were basing it off Red Cross standards for sheltering. That’s a change from last year, read an excerpt from my story below:
November 22, 2024 at 3:15 AM
This season’s shelter will have at least one city staff member on site daily. The staffing ratio to clients is yet to be determined, but Shepler said they were basing it off Red Cross standards for sheltering. That’s a change from last year, read an excerpt from my story below:
Today media was given a walkthrough of Wichita’s emergency winter shelter, where over 200 beds will be available to any one that needs one. It opens Dec. 2, slightly delayed from its initial Thanksgiving opening date
November 22, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Today media was given a walkthrough of Wichita’s emergency winter shelter, where over 200 beds will be available to any one that needs one. It opens Dec. 2, slightly delayed from its initial Thanksgiving opening date
i’ve been handwriting thank you notes to donors and made a game of drawing on each one
November 15, 2024 at 11:25 PM
i’ve been handwriting thank you notes to donors and made a game of drawing on each one