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 all the volunteers but we will try to profile a few in order to give you some incentive to read further on the subject.
Now that we are entering the cold season we see the need for feeding the homeless or the unemployed is bigger than ever. Even the homeless kids have to go to school. They will need food for their lunch bags and maybe pencils and paper for their backpaks and of course, clean and warm clothes So, let's not forget the people who have so little at the moment. We have so much ourselves.
P.S. Did you know that according to "National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty" each year, more than 3 million people experience homelessness in the United States, including 1.3 million children.
In a country with so much opulence, it is difficult to understand.
An Angel In Queens, New York
Please meet Jorge Munoz and his family from New York city.
Since 2004 ,they have provided more than 70,000 meals to the hungry in the evening so they won't go to bed starving.
They do it all on their own with a little help from some decent folks who give a few dollars and clothes.
Jorge has been selected in the 10 finalists of CNN Heroes and I gave him my vote with all my heart.
Excellent Video to see Jorge in action
Homelessness Is Rising In The U.S.
Food banks and homeless shelters are beingswarmed by more and more people who have lost
their homes or their jobs.
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There is a story at Reuters describing the
situation becoming more and more painful.
Read Story
Another good article about homelessness writtten by Christine Schanes and entitled "Homelessness by the numbers".
Yet, another article
Homeless Veterans Growing Fast
Homeless School Children Growing
Most of the Food Banks Needs Are Pretty Similar, so if you have extra of those,
would you consider dropping them off at your local Food Bank.
FOOD PRODUCTS
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Boxed meals - (Hamburger Helper, Pasta Roni)
Canned Meat/Tuna
Peanut Butter
Canned Soup
Cereal - hot and cold
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Soap
Deodorant
Shampoo
Toilet Paper
And Thank You so much for your kindness.
Poutine
Homelessness
A brief History Of Homelessness
Homelessness (UK: rough sleeping) is the condition of and social category of people who don't have a regular house or dwelling because they cannot afford, pay for, or are otherwise unable to maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or they lack, "fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence" United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, "Federal Definition of Homeless" The actual legal definition varies from country to country, or among different entities or institutions in the same country or region."Glossary defining homelessness"
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.
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
Food Banks Needed More Than Ever
As the recession grows and more and more people are losingtheir jobs, it is becoming more important to support your local
food bank. Photo
Here on this website you can watch a very interesting video
on how the food distribution works for food banks. HARVESTERS
What Is It Like To Be Homeless Today?
Tell Them Who I Am: The Lives of Homeless Women
Amazon Price: $11.56 (as of 11/26/2009) 
Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America
Amazon Price: $10.04 (as of 11/26/2009)
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind: Homeless Children and Families in Small-Town America
Amazon Price: $22.50 (as of 11/26/2009)
No Place to Be: Voices of Homeless Children
Amazon Price: $17.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America
Amazon Price: $8.63 (as of 11/26/2009)
Everyone Deserves A Roof
According to EDAR's Website "EDAR (Everyone Deserves A Roof) is a 501(c)(3) charity that provides unique mobile shelters to those living on the streets all around us. Each EDAR is a four-wheeled mobile unit which carries belongings and facilitates recycling during the day and which unfolds into a special, framed tent-like sleeping enclosure with a bed at night.
While respecting permanent and temporary housing for the homeless in group settings which use buildings to provide shelter, EDAR addresses the unrepresented hundreds of thousands of homeless people amongst us for whom no beds are available or who are unable or unwilling to participate in those solutions."
The Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library
In Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. was founded by Sarah Garnett
Our vision is to empower homeless and disadvantaged people through books.The Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library achieves this vision by delivering a regular supply of books to homeless and disadvantaged people living in hostels and on the streets, and through community organizations. Currently we operate in Sydney and Melbourne. Photo Footpath Library
Miriam's Kitchen
From the website of "Miriam's Kitchen was founded in 1983 by a collaboration of The George Washington University Hillel Student Association, Western Presbyterian Church and United Church in response to an urgent need for services for the homeless in Washington, DC.Our mission is to provide individualized services that address the causes and consequences of homelessness in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, both directly and through facilitating connections in Washington, DC.
We provide free, high-quality meals and support services to the homeless in our Nation's Capital every weekday morning through our core programs Breakfast Program, Case Management Program and After-Breakfast Program. Additionally, we will be adding an Evening Program in 2010 to provide our guests with a healthy dinner and critical support services."
Two Very Exceptional Women
Helping The Homeless For Over 20 Years
BREAKING NEWS"TIME Magazine Names S. Mary to 100 Most Influential
APRIL 30, 2009" read all about it on the website
Let me introduce you to Sister Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon.Two great devotees to the homelessness cause.
On this picture we can see "President Bill Clinton joins Jon Bon Jovi, and Project H.O.M.E. co-founders Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon on stage."
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Nun a champion for the homeless
Food On Foot
A Program To Feed The Homeless
According to Food On Foot's website "Since March of 1996, Food on Foot has operated as a volunteer-based, non-profit organization providing hot, nutritious chicken dinners, snacks (fresh fruit, carrots, granola bars and bread), and drinks (bottled water and milk) to as many as 300 homeless and poor individuals and families each week. During our weekly meal each Sunday in Hollywood, we also distribute clothing and other needed items. Our target population includes individuals of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, as well as the disabled and blind. Work for Food is a 7-day-a-week community clean-up program designed to initiate the transition from life on the streets to involvement in the workforce by picking up trash in return for $10 in food gift cards from local fast food restaurants." 
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A Few Quotes On Homelessness
What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?-Mohandas Gandhi -
Poverty is a weapon of mass destruction. Homelessness is a weapon of mass destruction. Unemployment is a weapon of mass destruction.
-- Dennis Kucinich
Seven out of 10 Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless.
-Pras Michel-
"People who are homeless are not social inadequates. They are people without homes."
-Sheila McKechnie-
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You've Got To Read This Article
Homelesness Is Everywhere
The Washington Post has an article depicting different stories of people who havebecome homeless lately.
When is the U.S. economy going to rebound so people can have jobs again?
Meet The Soup Man
WFAA TV Dallas/Fort Worth "Our Neighbour "segment highlights an incredible team of people who feed homeless North Texans. Were it not for the Soupmobile, one hungry man might not be full of 'hope.The Soup ManPhoto
Nashville Rescue Mission
Read How Young People Are Helping The Homeless Funded in 1954, the Nashville Rescue Mission, opened its doors to serve Middle Tennessee's homeless men beds, hot meals and Christian guidance.
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 section for women and children.
According to The Mission'spokesman Cliff Tredway: "Homelessness looks much different now than it did even five years ago. Women and children, that is the area of growth, and it continues to grow." Photo
Feel Good Stories
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Neighbors Offer Hand Up To Homeless Man
Food Giants Plan Massive Giveaways
U S Homeless -- Is This is The New America?
What The U.S. Doesn't Show On Tv
See also the report on Report
A View Into Miriam's Kitchen
A day-in-the-life of Miriam's Kitchen
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 at Christmas time, please think of all the good that The Salvation Army does and be generous.
Thank you!
Here are a few things we should know
The Doe Organization
Mission Statement
"The Doe Fund's mission is to develop and implement cost-effective, holistic programs that meet the needs of a diverse population working to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism. All of The Doe Fund's programs and innovative business ventures ultimately strive to help homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals achieve permanent self-sufficiency." Taken from the Doe Fund's website.Doe
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Homeless Of Central Florida
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida was created in 1987 by a group of concerned citizens who noted a growing problem of homelessness in the community. The Coalition is now the largest provider of homeless services in Central Florida.Florida
Michelle Obama Puts Accent On Service
Here Michelle serves lunch at Miriam's Kitchen a soup kitchen not far from the White House.She really puts to the tasks what she preaches.
What an inspiring First Lady.
Michelle
The Carpenters Shelter
Since 1988, the goal of Carpenter's Shelter has been to meet the needs of homeless people and offer each resident the resources to improve their conditions, and become contributing members of the society.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!
Father Bills & MainSpring
At The Mission Housing Comes First
Father Bills & Main Spring
"At Father Bills & MainSpring, our mission is to help people obtain a home by giving temporary shelter and food, finding safe and affordable housing, and providing permanent housing with supportive services. Father Bills & MainSpring helps people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, to achieve self-sufficiency."
Who's Talking About Homeless People?
- Gazette opinion: Mission that serves Billings needs support
- The mission, a nondenominational Christian organization, provides homeless individuals and families with food, shelter, clothing and somebody to listen. ...
- Omilami, Bolling Address Hunger at the Hungry Club
- The remaining food-insecure homes avoided disrupting eating patterns by utilizing assistance from food pantries, shelters, kitchens, and federal programs. ...
- Long lines for area's homeless shelters
- Unlikely people have also been joining Palo Alto's Downtown Streets Team, which gives homeless people food and shelter vouchers in exchange for cleaning ...
- Homeless advocates rally to maintain funding
- Local homeless campaigners and federal opposition politicians gathered on Parliament Hill last week to ask the Harper Conservative government to maintain, ...
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A Refuge for Older Homeless New Yorkers
There is a special place in New York City for older homeless people.According to their website "Peter's Place is the city's only resource center devoted solely to the special needs of older homeless adults. Peter's Place serves over 130 clients each day - many of whom have been living on the street for years and others who have fallen prey to homelessness for the first time in their 60s or 70s."
Any Thoughts On The Homeless
And what can be done to improve their situation
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- I-luv-Freebies I-luv-Freebies Nov 26, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
- Peter's Place sounds awesome! How terribly clear (now that I read it) it is that elderly people are now becoming homeless as well due to the economy and other unavoidable circumstances. It is up to us to do everything we can to help these people, especially if we have more than enough ourselves.
You did a wonderful job on this lens, 5* FAV from me!!
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- lasertek lasertek Nov 23, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
- This is a wonderful lens. I greatly admire people who spend time, money, and effort to help the homeless because it is not an easy thing to do.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Nov 22, 2009 @ 10:05 pm
- Congratulations on your purple star... Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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- poutine poutine Nov 23, 2009 @ 10:06 am
- Thank you so much for the blessings Kim!
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- Anok Anok Nov 19, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
- its really a sad thing
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