Categorizing people ignores their unique journeys. We often overlook the “invisible” among us—like the “homeless” or a “drug addict” or a “prostitute.” To truly understand, we must listen.  I invite you to join us.

What: Soft White Underbelly Project Watch Party
Invite: A friend to join you!
When: Monday August 4, 2025 7:00pm
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

The Soft White Underbelly project is a YouTube channel and photographic series created by Mark Laita, a commercial photographer based in Los Angeles. The project focuses on interviewing and photographing “people who are frequently invisible in society-the unhoused, the sex worker, the chronic drug user, the runaway, the gang member, the poor and the sick.” We will discuss some of the insights we gain while watching a couple of these interviews.

Looking Ahead:

August 18th, 2025 7pm
Michael James Cotton Foundation
Guest speakers Casey and Beth Cotton, Co-founders and Board Secretary Valerie Gary
Light snack potluck

This wonderful foundation financially supports adolescents/young adults 17-30YO who cannot afford the support needed to help conquer the growing challenges of addiction, depression, and mental health.

ALSO: Many thanks to all who attended our last gathering!