Tiny Homes are a great option.

http://fox59.com/2016/07/27/tiny-home-community-taking-form-to-help-homeless-in-muncie/

Another Creative Idea

http://nr.news-republic.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=1&articleid=67698231&source=blogger

To be looked at as a person

https://youtu.be/6TLVgwoqhoc

Lack of Affordable Housing

https://rvanews.com/etc/housing-affordability-report-paints-a-bleak-picture-for-minimum-wage-workers/138042

The things you don't think about.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/this-woman-has-collected_b_9374258.html

What to say and what not to say to the homeless.

http://nationswell.com/homeless-america-5-things-to-say/

It works!

https://youtu.be/kg9cVS-19Ws

“Being homeless is like being the germ of the city."

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/feb/17/san-francisco-tech-open-letter-i-dont-want-to-see-homeless-riff-raff

Running from homelessness

http://nationswell.com/back-on-my-feet-running-end-homelessness/

From a Dr's perspective

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2016/01/solving-homelessness-requires-finding-answers-2-questions.html

There is a God

http://youtu.be/2l47YFk4W8k

People need to understand what it means to be homeless.

https://youtu.be/OBKpWvC_vB4

Are the homeless invisible?

https://youtu.be/F5CvGJds6DQ

The Homeless are not Labels they are People!

Love your neighbor!

Who is your neighbor?

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/30/nyregion/rudolph-giulianis-outrage-on-homelessness-and-richard-geres.html?referrer=&_r=0

One at a time.

This past week a young lady moved out of the apartment the church had provided for her.

She had been there for several weeks.

She moved into her own place.

She was excited to get back on her feet again.

She started out in a very bad situation of abuse with no place to go.

A friend got her out of that situation and brought her to Richmond.

She got connected with the church and it wasn't long there after that I was honored to baptize her.

No sooner had she moved out, then another person moved in.

After church on Sunday I was introduced to man who had just fallen on hard times.

He had been on the streets for a couple of weeks.

A mutual friend from church brought him to see me.

The love for another is what sparked the coversation.

This man from church cared deeply for the welfare of his neighbor.

You've heard it said "Love your neighbor!"

It was obvious as to what to do.

THE Church can make a difference  in people's lives.

One person at a time!

Great suggestions.

I like to make a point of introducing myself and asking their names first thing, when meeting someone on the streets.

http://everydayfeminism.com/2014/12/3-ways-respond-to-panhandling/

Want to fill a need, build a shower.

Some people take it for granted, but showers are hard to come by for the homeless.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/02/06/vatican-homeless-showers-barber-shops/22973323/

Afraid to give out your number?

A few months ago I started giving out change and my business cards to people on the streets flying their signs.

The cards had my cell phone number on it.

Many people think I might be crazy giving out my number to complete strangers.

I like to think that I might just be able to save a life.

Every time I give away change or a backpack full of goodies I give out my card and say "Give me a call if you are serious about getting off the streets."

Months went by and no calls.

So much for the theory that I would be flooded with calls.

Then about a week ago I received two calls.

Both calls came indirectly from another person who received my card.

The first was a homeless man who wanted some help. His name was Elijah.

Elijah called me as a result of talking with another man on a bus. Elijah mentioned he needed some help and this man pulled out my card and gave him my name and number.

We got together and I made some suggestions for steps he could take.

I haven't seen him since.

A lot of folks don't want to do what they need to do.

The next call came from a mother who was on the streets with two little boys, two and three years old.

She was walking along and asked a lady for help. The lady pulled out my card and told her to call me. She even let the mother use her cell phone.

I answered the phone when it was my day off.

At first I didn't want to respond because it was inconvenient.

It is amazing how selfish I can be at times, even when a family is on the streets freezing.

I called some friends from church and we pulled together to make something happen.

We moved the family into a house that day for a temporary stay. We are looking for more permanent housing currently.

Not sure if the mom is ready, but we are at least trying.

Non of this is easy or does it go smoothly, but I do know this is what God was talking about when he said "Love your neighbor".

A great idea! That's what I call thinking outside the box.

Libraries are the last open public space for the homeless. They have very few options.
This is an awesome idea.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/library-social-worker-helps-homeless-seeking-quiet-refuge/

A small act of kindness can change lives

When you hand out a gift, a connection can be made and a life can be transformed.

Great story.

Simple and not very complicated, but life changing.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/giving-spirit-bag-changes-homeless-vets-life/