Driving down the street tonight there was a slow moving figure crossing the street ahead of us. We laughed and said “someone’s trying to get hit tonight”. While passing the slow moving person I realized that is was a homeless person. He had a cart filled with stuff which I deemed to be everything he owned. I thought to myself that it’s crazy that homelessness actually exists in the United States of America.
I once watched an exposé on homeless people and they were saying that homeless people were homeless because they wanted to be. They did not want to follow the rules of society. Not even the rules of the homeless shelters and mission centers. Now that may be true for some, but that could not possibly be true for all homeless people. I believe that a lot of homeless people simply fall on hard times, due to finances, lack of family or drug/alcohol related problems. Whatever the case, everyone should have a place other than a cardboard box to call home.
Earlier in the day I had given a homeless guy with a sign the change out of my purse because I did not have any single dollars in it. Whenever I see a homeless person on the streets of Vegas I always give them a dollar. I do not care if they go buy a beer with it or go hop in a Benz around the corner afterwards. All I know is that if they were in need I helped a little.
After all those thoughts went through my head, I thought that If I was rich I would work on helping homeless people. With the media and general public suddenly talking about former homeless person Ted Turner and his miraculous rescue from the streets. I think that this is the perfect time for America to focus on helping more people like Ted. I wonder why rich people who are ambassadors and philanthropists do not work on helping the homeless or make homelessness one of their main causes. Is it because it might possibly be a waste of time? Is it because no one in this country really cares about the homeless people? How do you think we as Americans can eradicate homelessness? Or is it not possible?
What can we do to eliminate homelessness?
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I think homelessness can be eradicated. We will need to focus on not homelessness, but focus on sheltering and cultivation. A person doesn't have a reason to be homeless in this society. Its so easy to get a leg up here. But what is easiness if the mind can not grasp it. The mind must grasp and see able the ability to shelter and be an asset to society. Work with us from the inside out and homelessness will no more exist.
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I care i do what ever i can to help them….
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I’m there.
I DO CARE TO THERE IS SO MANY WHERE I LIVE ITS SAD I TRY TO GIVE ALL THE TIME …I TELL MY KIDS TO ALWAYS HELP HOMLESS PEOPLE WHEN U CAN….THEY ARE 12 & 10(:
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Because if it was you, you would want help too….. I give my last penny to them because ill make more
“”"‘ i do care n keep all my best to help them!
Because it not them or their family.
Here in Toronto we have lots of social programs to help people. Our city council spends millions on the homelessness issues and yet most of these people prefer to panhandle and live on the streets unless they are given a free place to live.
Where I work downtown for the past 6 years, the same 5 people panhandle in the area and they could have had a job where I work long ago. We have some very aggressive ones too who have jumped on someone who refused to give them any money and robbed them. Happens all to often and the police will do nothing because they will be accused of harrassing the homeless.
they dont understand in a blink of an eye it could be them^…
Not everybody is homeless because they choose too. Some have addictions that take all their money, whereas others may have gotten laid off during the recession. It all depends on the situation. But i do know of someone who knew a crackhead and he would purposely break the law so he could go to jail and get 3 meals a day…*kanye shrug*
People show a great concern for the homeless; needless to say, Media only sees what they want to see.
Interesting That You Should Have This Discussion… As I Was Walking Home From Work This Evening, I Saw A Homeless Man Sitting On The Park Bench With A Newspaper In His Hand… And, My First Impression Was To Sit Next To Him & Inquire About His Story, But I Couldn’t Do It.
Cause they hav never been broke or homeless and they think everybody b born wit a silver spoon jus lik them… But i do wat i can to help homless ppl out. One day wen i get eonugh money, it dont hav to b alot but im goin to help as much as i can.. I want giv to a charity cause i think its better wen u get the cash in hand. Instead of going waitin in long lines and etc..
I think a lot of ppl forget how easily it is to fall from Grace. @Deller just remember that.
I wouldn’t say no one cares about homeless people. If that were really the case we wouldn’t have as many homeless shelters as we do. We wouldn’t have as many food pantries as we do. I remember reading about a church in Manhattan that has been around for a good twenty or thirty years and they give so much food away and provide so many square meals 2 the needy it brought tears 2 my eyes.
I DONT LIKE HOW THEY TREAT THEM HERE THEY HAVE TO SLEEP ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOMELESS SHELTORS ITS NOT FAIR THEY NEEED BEDS OR COTS PLUS THEY KICK THEM OUT TOO THEY HAVE TO GET UP @ 5 WASH DRESS AND OUTTA THERE 6AM NO BREAKFAST NOTHING DAMN!!!!!
Everyday you walk past a homeless person everyday, its your co~worker,follow worshipper,kids friends etc..it can happen to anyone….its not just the ones panhandling, there are families out there & you may never know,sometime what a person brings in(income) dont match what goes out & eventually something has to give ……rock bottom is not a good place to be but in a split second all can be there… Trust no one is homeless because they wanna be…….ijs
Hey Patricia I had a homeless man ask me for money, I went to give him $20 and his friend pushed me and grabbed my wallet. The two ran off laughing and it was a laugh to me too. Although ended up paying the visa bill that got racked up. But they needed it more than me. Getting one’s ID replaced is the biggest pain.
Everyone is one paycheck away from becoming homeless in this dreadful recession!!!
SYLVIA that is so true.
@Johnny Gegas Deller ~ DAMN… That’s Deep
@Sharon McGlone ~ You Ain’t Never Lied…
Its not that people don’t care..this society seems to be everyone for themselves…or just don’t get involved..
My parents give out food for the people and accomadate them in motel rooms..
Homeless… There For The Grace Of God, Go I…
Today’s Toronto Sun has a reprt on this issue: 2011 Streets to Homes budget for homeless and panhandlers: $14.4 million (the province of Ontario kicks in 1/4 of it, Toronto funds the rest for its program. Number of people on Streets to Homes team:71; Number of panhandlers encountered since the fall of 2008: 1,061; Number of panhamndlers engaged: 678; Number of Panhandlers found Permanent Housing: 259; Number of Beggers given a Case Manager: 54; Number of people sleeping at Nathan Philips Square at City Hall on a Tuesday night: 20; Some Canadian cities have anti-panhandling by-laws..Toronto is the largest city in Canada and freely allows people to beg and panhandle. You are allowed to stand outside any store on the sidewalk and panhandle and the business owners cannot tell them to leave because they are on city property when on the sidewalk.
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I wrote this a while ago. Y doesn’t anyone care about homless people? http://bit.ly/pBRIXb
I wrote this a while ago. Y doesn’t anyone care about homless people? http://bit.ly/pBRIXb
I wrote this a while ago. Y doesn’t anyone care about homless people? http://bit.ly/pBRIXb
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Cuz there is no reason y they should be homeless they need to grind r wrk.
My cousin Tony was killed trying to help a homeless man. The homeless man’s intent was to rob him, but instead he stabbed him 45 times. I’m not going to feel sorry for anyone that can help themselves and i’m not sorry about it either.
not this guy at least..he real shifty with his
Cause most of em crackheads and Dnt want a job or life just the life on CRACK!!
Its Too Much Opportunity..
I Think People Just Want Handouts..
What can we really do about it? I care but kinda feel defeated… its hard enough for me just making sure I don’t become homeless. I’ll give money and food sometimes but sometimes I need the money and food I have for myself!
people are working some two jobs and still become homeless….pay and inflation is not going hand in hand……i have seen those that live within their means and still lose it all….those that can wont and those that cant will make the attempt because we understand the battle.
Not all homeless people are about drug. There are some good homeless in our community who did the best they can to obtain a job. I Volunteer to help out years ago and I befriended with them. I understand that some do not desire company but I meant one who doesn’t care for wealth or material but a friendship between the middle class and the lower and it work out well. The Government isn’t going to help at all rather it is up to us to make the changes whatever we like it or not. I know I’m working hard to help them get a job but have faith and things will turn out good in God’s way.
I don’t think that it is not caring about them…but most people a pay check or two away from being homeless themselves…
There are alot of variables of them being homeless some might be vets that are fucked up with ptsd or cant get a job, or some ppl cant get a job or just plain junkies or handouts.. for them last two i stated i feel no pity for no one that dont try n help themselves
Because we are two busy taking care of ourselves.
They don’t wanna pay taxes like the rest of us
I don’t care what happens in life. There should be no reason you can’t help yourself. What people forgot is that Malcolm X even told us.. do what you need by any means necessary. It means exactly what it says..
Speaking of homeless. Do you think its right for those who stand at the interstate with signs we’ll work for food? As Karin was saying someone could get hurt. If it were black ppl standing there it be a law against it, but bcuz its not I guess its ok. I never give them money bcuz if u can stand there for 8 hours and beg for money then you can find a job and work!
What I feel like doing is getting out whipping they ass! God plz forgive me but it had to be said.
Not all homeless ppl are junkies or lazy and wont get a job….some homeless ppl are workin and trying to make it but in this economy its HARD! If most of us lost our jobs today &was denied unemployment we would be homeless too! I care about the homeless but its only so much you can do but anything helps
Andrea u need to several ways to make money even if its not honest that’s not sayin sell ur body like some women do but yea
The economy has nothing to do with it
Interesting thoughts…
Let’s Have Compassion Yes Their Arer A Lot of Issues Why They Are Homeless: Drugs, War Vets & Mental. I Give To Them When They Request It… One Time I Called Myself Buying Coffee & A Donut For A Homeless Lady & When I Went To Give It To Her She Slapped The Coffee & Donut Out My Hand… So, You Know I Never Tried That Again.
Some ppl dont have the heart to do anything illegal. Im so shocked so many ppl feel that way about homeless ppl.WOW
Some ppl are put in bad situations and can’t help but be homeless…..not every homeless persons is bad u can’t generalize one group of society based on a few….but I for one care about the homeless but I tend to the ones who could not help it not the run-a-ways…..sorry
@Frank me too i agree with u
Ignorance!!! So sad!
People try to maintain the idea that people choose to be homeless. I disagree. They are a very low percentile. I find it interesting that a good 80% of people in prisons have mental illnesses. People with mental illnesses usually self m…edicate with alcohol, pills, or street drugs if they aren’t diagnosed with an illness and don’t know they have one. When the glands in your brain that produce brain chemicals that make you feel happy, centered, relaxed, excited etc., (seratonin, dopamine, gammabutyric acid, endorphins) aren’t producing them very well, it causes people to be self destructive or commit crimes or just remain in deep depression. They beg for a living because they don’t know how they’ll feel from minute to minute. Imagine having an extreme mood change every 15 minutes or so. Imagine getting so tired you lay down and can’t move for days on end while you starve. The malfunction that stops these stimulant chemicals from being produced makes you a prisoner inside your own body! It is a living nightmare! Don’t get it confused with “Situational Depression” which is what normal people have. This is “Clinical Depression” and about 15% to 20% of society has it bad. People don’t acknowledge it as a legitimate illness because it is not physically apparent. I find it quite interesting that damn near the same percentage of people in the U.S. are homeless or inside the Prison (profit) system! Hmmmmm? Just a little food for thought!
You can’t help others until you help yourself but get to it if you can! Remember what Jesus said.
Whatever you’ve done to the least of these you have done it unto ME! ~ Mathew 25:40
@Andrew Carl Maki ~ Well SAID ~ Now, When Is Chapter 2 Coming.
@Andrew Carl Maki ~ Well SAID ~ Now, When Is Chapter 2 Coming.
hAHA! Yeah you don’t want to get me started. I have too much in me that wants to burst out! I have trouble condensing sometimes. This issue is a lot more complex than it seems to be. A lot of people think they have a grasp at what is generally logical to say but often they don’t realize we live in an upside down kingdom!
hAHA! Yeah you don’t want to get me started. I have too much in me that wants to burst out! I have trouble condensing sometimes. This issue is a lot more complex than it seems to be. A lot of people think they have a grasp at what is generally logical to say but often they don’t realize we live in an upside down kingdom!
One reason is the fear we all have of being homeless ourselves,act like you don’t see them maybe they’ll go away..