By Rich Garon Author Rich Garon muses on things he learned from his first self-published effort and how his books benefit causes like hunger and homelessness. As I plan to release my second book, Lee Fitts, in January 2019, I’m grateful I know a bit more about what to expect than with my first release, Felling Big Trees. During my first go … Read More
More than 20 told to leave Prince William County homeless camp
Woodbridge, Va. – More than 20 homeless individuals in Prince William County, Va., have been told to vacate a place they’ve called home for several years. The camp, located just behind Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, is believed to be home to between 30 and 50 homeless individuals. At the end of January, property owners began posting signs to warn occupants … Read More
Dozens given weeks to leave homeless camp off I-95
By Alex Koma, InsideNoVa.com Workers have posted “no trespassing” signs around a densely wooded, 11-acre property that has housed several dozen homeless occupants. ALEX KOMA | INSIDENOVA Frank Odonkor has spent the last nine years meticulously tending his garden, growing everything from tomatoes to shallots, and he can’t bear the thought of leaving it all behind. Odonkor is homeless, but that … Read More
What is Change and can we affect it? Government, health, finances and homeless?
Dr. Jeanette and her guest Rich Garon, author and former chief-of-staff of the House Committee on International Relations will be speaking about the concept of change. Rich’s new book, Felling Big Trees reflects on many of the problems in the government and world today and what is really important to supporting people. He also does work with Why Hunger and the proceeds from this … Read More
‘Felling Big Trees’
RICHMOND, Va. – Rich Garon, Ph.D., Former Chief of Staff for the U.S. House Committee on International Relations spent 25 years working on Capitol Hill before becoming an Author. He shared the inspiration behind his debut political novel “Felling Big Trees.” All proceeds from the book will go towards “WhyHunger,” a global non-profit helping to end hunger and poverty. “Felling … Read More
Interview: 10 questions for Author Rich Garon
Who better to translate the DC roller coaster into a great political fiction than someone who has spent decades enmeshed in the gridlock of the country’s capital? Rich Garon is just the guy. In the eighties and nineties, Garon worked as chief-of-staff of the US House Committee on International Relations. When he retired, he began writing books to capture the … Read More
Q & A with Author Rich Garon
WhyHunger sat down with longtime supporter and author Rich Garon to get some insight on his new novel Felling Big Trees, his commitment to address the root causes of hunger and what his career in politics has taught him about social issues. Proceeds from Felling Big Trees benefit WhyHunger. Q: Of all the charities, what drew you to WhyHunger and its mission? A: I started … Read More
Christmas At A Homeless Camp In The Woods
There were about fifty people in the woods, behind a strip mall that sits right across from one of the largest outlet malls on the east coast. There were clusters of tents and a shack or two. Looking carefully, I could see the winding paths that led me to another way of life. My first visit was a novelty. My … Read More
Christmas at a Homeless Camp in the Woods
By Rich Garon There were about fifty people in the woods, behind a strip mall that sits right across from one of the largest outlet malls on the east coast. There were clusters of tents and a shack or two. Looking carefully, I could see the winding paths that led me to another way of life. My first visit was … Read More