Well-intentioned people who don’t know how to help their unhoused neighbors often end up doing nothing at all. In Neighbors With No Doors: The Truth About Homelessness and How You Can Make a Difference, I dismantle 4 of the most common lies that we tell about our homeless neighbors and offer practical steps for how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.
— Josiah
What People Are Saying
“Neighbors with No Doors is a must read for anyone who wants to better understand the complexities of homelessness, and learn how each of us can positively impact the lives of those all around us who are often forgotten or ignored..”
— Dave Heath, Founder and CEO of Bombas
“Everyone who cares about the plight of folks living on the street needs to read this book!”
— Greg Boyd, author, theologian, and Pastor of Woodland Hills Church
“My hope is that this book is the spark that ignites the fire for those who want to take action to help solve the homelessness crisis and are just not sure where to begin.”
— Laura Ravo, Chief Operating Officer of Strand Books
“Not only does Haken dispel the myths that homeless people are more lazy, more dangerous, more mentally ill, and more drug addicted than the rest of us, he also addresses many of the most common fears that hold us back from helping more.”
— T. C. Moore, Lead Pastor at Roots Covenant Church
"At the stop light, on the sidewalk, or riding on the train, we are confronted with the needs of unhoused people all around us. So what do we do? Josiah Haken answers that question with stories, statistics, and experiences that connect our desires for a more just and loving world with practical steps to bring it into existence.”
— Jonathan Walton, author, Partner at KTF Press, and Senior Resource Specialist for Intervarsity USA
“Neighbors With No Doors is a compassionately argued and remarkably accessible contribution to the conversation about homelessness. It's a great tool for housed neighbors who may not know where to start."
— Sara Newman, Director of Organizing for the Open Hearts Initiative
“Josiah Haken gives readers insight into the complex issues facing those who are experiencing homelessness. In addition, he gives practical advice on how we can help bring dignity to our friends on the street.”
— Mike Polster, Missions Pastor at Northview Church
“Do you want to be a better neighbor? Josiah, in his disarming, engaging way, provides a myriad of actionable tips to help us become smart, confident advocates. With absorbing storytelling, he dismantles the stigmas, lies, and narratives that can hold us back from effectively caring for people experiencing homelessness. If you are serious about wanting to be a better neighbor, read this!”
— Dave Rodriguez, CEO of Destinyworks, LLC
“If you, like me, have ever walked by a homeless guy on the street and felt despair at how you could help, this book is for you. Josiah Haken …busts stereotypes and offers real tools for individual action. (Spoiler alert: there is something you can do.) Every book claims to be practical and wise, but this one delivers.”
— Belinda Luscombe, author and Editor at Large, TIME