Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting.  David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Lilly attempts to keep warm beneath her improvised blanket tent outside the Pilgrim United Church of Christ on Purchase Street in New Bedford, MA while temperatures linger near fifteen degrees (-10C)  on a cold morning.  Lilly has been homeless for a few months and as temperatures continue to fall is becoming worried about her wellbeing. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Lilly attempts to keep warm beneath her improvised blanket tent outside the Pilgrim United Church of Christ on Purchase Street in New Bedford, MA while temperatures linger near fifteen degrees (-10C)  on a cold morning.  Lilly has been homeless for a few months and as temperatures continue to fall is becoming worried about her wellbeing. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA