A Tribute To Those Who Help The Homeless
In this lens, we will pay tribute to some remarkable people who tirelessly help the people who have no place to call home. As the french say "les sans abris".
We obviously can not mention everyone of the volunteers but we will try to profile a few in order to give you some incentive to read further on the subject.
USDA Photo by: Dorothea Lange
Homelessness
A brief History Of Homelessness
Homelessness is the condition and social category of people who lack housing, because they cannot afford, or are otherwise unable to maintain, regular, safe, and adequate shelter. The term "homelessness" may also include people whose primary nighttime residence is in a homeless shelter, in an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or in a public or private place not designed for use as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.Office of Applied Studies, United States Department of Health and Human Services,"Terminology"United States Code, Title 42, Chapter 119, Subchapter I, § 11302. United States Code: General definition of a homeless individual. A small number of people choose to be homeless nomads, such as some Romani people (Gypsies) and members of some subcultures.History and Way of Life of Gypsies An estimated 100 million people worldwide are homeless.HUMAN RIGHTS: More Than 100 Million Homeless Worldwide
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines a "chronically homeless" person as "an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more, or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years."HUD working definition of Chronically homeless
The Salvation Army
Always There To Help
The Salvation Army with its vast experience in helping in disasters area ia well placed to help the homeless. It has helped thousands of men and women find the right path and continue to do so with the help of their officers and money raised from people like you and I. When you see a red kettle, please think of all the good that The Salvation Army does and be generous. Thank you!Here are a few things we should know
Two Great Women
Helping The Homeless For Over 20 Years
Let me introduce you to Sister Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon.Two great devotees to the homelessness cause.Read More About This Picture
Don't forget to watch CNN Heroes on Monday, November 26th, 2007 : Jon Bon Jovi will reveal why his heroes are Project H.O.M.E. co-founders Sister Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon.
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Nun a champion for the homeless
The Carpenters Shelter
Carpenter's Shelter
"The Washingtonian Magazine" selected Carpenter's Shelter as one of the 20 Homegrown Charities That Are Changing Lives and worth donating to!
Nashville Rescue Mission
The mission also supports long-term treatment for men with addictions and other debilitating problems.
In 1968, through fundraising efforts with the volunteers,the Mission opened up a sectin for women and children.
Read about Tracy Lawrence Mission Possible
Homelessness Links
websites with related content.
Things We Can Do To Help
- Here is a wonderful gesture that an individual or group can do to help the homeless. How about sending some soups to local homeless shelter in your local area?
A 136-Qts carton makes around 500 servings - that's a lot of hot meals that you'll be providing!
Once in a while, we can drop off a few non persishable grocery items to our local homeless shelter. I don't think it will hurt us too much as we have so much to eat already .
Great Stuff on Amazon
Tell Them Who I Am: The Lives of Homeless Women
Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 10/06/2008)
The Homeless
Amazon Price: $18.45 (as of 10/06/2008)
Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America
Amazon Price: $11.16 (as of 10/06/2008)
ABC News 20/20 Homeless to Harvard
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 10/06/2008)
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JanaMurray
"If the American people ever allow the bank to control the issuance of their currency, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property, until their children wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered." Posted September 30, 2008 |
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ZennCar
I have mixed feelings about the homeless. I have met a number of homeless people. And the real problem is not usually the lack of services or the person "falling onto hard times." Usually, the person is "stuck" in a certain "cast," just like everybody else. They just happen to be born into a lower "cast" (i.e. They are still dealing with events and beliefs based on previous experiences in their life). Posted September 15, 2008 |
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lisadh
Good job bringing awareness to this important issue. (And thanks for visiting my Melissa Etheridge lens!) Posted September 04, 2008 |
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tdove
It's nice you took the time to care enough about the homeless to make this lens. 5* Posted August 31, 2008 |
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grandma_deal
Great job on this lens. 5*. They need all the help they can get to get on their feet. I crochet hats and give them to the homeless. Please see my Hats For Homeless lens. Thanks. Posted August 28, 2008 |
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debnet
Very interesting lens. It's all too easy to ignore the homeless. Well done for raising awareness ;) Posted August 25, 2008 |
