HomelessHookUP

Friday, November 28, 2014

Let this article serve as a means to generate ideas of things you can give to the homeless this winter.

I am more than happy to receive items for the homeless at the church Mon-Thursday 9-5 pm.

3121 Moss Side Ave Richmond, Va 23222

Russell Brand had some interesting things to say about how our society is treating the homeless.

Some things like the internet we take for granted.

Have you ever considered what it means to someone who is homeless?

It's a great tool to communicate with family, look for jobs, find resources.

I know there are a lot of misconceptions out there.

I used to wonder how does a homeless person have a phone?

How can they afford one?

Now a days that can't afford to be without.

If they own one it usually becomes a priority to keep it paid up.

Things like smartphones, tablets, and laptops can be life lines.

They are a means to communicate.

I even know a guy who writes a blog on a regular basis.

I never imagined texting my homeless friends.

What would you do without your smartphone or the internet?

The same answer you came up with is true for the homeless.

Times have changed and we need to educate ourselves.

One of the challenges I think about quite often is job creation.

What are some unique opportunities to create jobs for those in need?

I have seen a number of great examples of jobs for the homeless.

Here is one example.

I would love to see more.

Do you have any ideas?