** Bring Food - It’s as simple as taking a few extra sandwiches when you go out. When you pass someone who asks for change, offer him or her something to eat. If you take a lunch, pack a little extra. When you eat at a restaurant, order something to take with you when you leave.
** RESPECT - Give the homeless people the same courtesy and respect you would accord your friends, your family, your employer. Treat them as you would wish to be treated if you needed assistance.
** EDUCATE — both your children and your community. Be an enthusiast and get others interested in helping the homeless. Some ways to do this can be: writing a column for your local community paper, volunteering at a homeless shelter or a battered women’s shelter and bring your children, friends, family along, recruit local businesses to get involved in a food/toy/goods donation program, etc. There are lots and lots of ways one can be creative to help the homeless.
Can you come up with some creative initiatives? Share with me!
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Addison // April 3, 2008 at 1:37 am
Bandaids, alcohol pads, refillable water bottles, instant coffee—-i work at a shelter and these are all great things to give.
geisharain // April 3, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Thanks so much Addison; I will definitely add those things on my list. Recently, in Calgary we have increased in numbers of people holding up signs and asking for food at intersections. I have been giving them food. I will keep these extra items on hand.
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