LOS ANGELES – Edward is sharing how he became homeless with Daniel Dart.

The photographer, activist, and humanitarian spent the last year getting to know people in Edward's shoes. Now he is launching a campaign and exhibit so others can learn too.

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“So the campaign is called ‘Rich City, Poor Man,’ and it’s pretty much the story of homelessness in L.A. How did we get here? How do we leave? I hear people saying frustrating things like why are people homeless and as someone that was formerly homeless, it’s so complex and layered, that I wanted to build a campaign to help highlight that," Dart said.

Dart was once a part of the growing statistics of the homeless population in L.A. After dealing with a tumultuous childhood that led to drug abuse, he found himself behind bars, but once he was released he vowed to stand up for humanity.

And here in L.A., he is doing just that through his camera.

"One of the reasons why this campaign is so important to me, is because I was homeless for almost three years and I was actually in prison for a little over three years and so when I hear people talking about the homeless situation especially when they’re not doing anything to address it or create measurable change, it really bothers me a lot because it feels super personal," said Dart.

His personal experience with homelessness has allowed him to connect with and understand the community, capturing images that each tell their own stories.

"Almost every person I spoke to I had some sort of direct connection to, there’s a lot of people who had mutual friends, a lot of people from the same prison yard, a lot of people that we suffered from the same mental issues. You know I’ve dealt with outrageous amounts of depression and sadness and sorrow and grief and feeling like I couldn’t fit in, and feeling like there’s no reason for me to even try, because you feel so isolated and alone," said Dart.

That is why his work is so significant, elevating the voice of people who are so often forgotten and misunderstood. His photo exhibit this weekend will feature pictures and panels, relating to how and why Angelenos have become homeless.

"When somebody’s going through a hard time, we don’t want to claim any shared responsibility. And I don’t agree with that. I feel as a person, as a people, as a community, our goal should always strive to be doing better, doing more and uplifting those around us," said Dart.

The three day event begins December 13 and will take place at the Ace Hotel in downtown.