What seems so little to some can seem like so much more to others.
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What seems so little to some can seem like so much more to others.
AOL.com Article - Image of Indianapolis police officer giving homeless man boots captured by Pacers star
....and rarely seen.even in this times some people still show compassion.
Before my gf came down with cancer last year we would do outreah to the homeless in our area a couple of times a week...just some clothing for their young and food when we had extra.wasn't much ,but they appreciated it.we still go smoetimes when she is able and we get clothing donations.
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[MENTION=4962]wildcats[/MENTION]: Did I actually read that your state government wants to house them on the site of an old dump in order to keep Waikiki idyllic and postcard-quality for the tourists?
Plans aim to move Hawaii's homeless population out of tourist meccas | Fox News
What's the local sentiment that we're not getting out of the MSM?
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Maggot, I have donated to the Salvation Army for a long time, as did my father. He was treated well by the Salvation Army in France WWII, and never forgot. Of all the Organized charities in the US, I believe they actually do the most good, for a hell of a lot of people. Most don't know how much they do. They operate homes for battered women, so they can escape from men that beat them, etc. They've change a lot of lives. I also donate to the USO at Christmas, I encourage others looking for a group that really makes a difference to look at either one of these, or both.
I know this thread has taken a parallel track but I will add that the Shriners Childrens Hospitals are awesome. I personally know several children and their families that they have helped. Incredible group.
The sad fact that we hear very few reports of all the good things that happen on a daily basis is saddening. I know dirty laundry sells but a good story for every bad should be the rule.
The sad fact that we hear very few reports of all the good things that happen on a daily basis is saddening. I know dirty laundry sells but a good story for every bad should be the rule.
Salvation Army is first class. I could do without the higher power nonsense but they are very effective and spend the contributions effectively and with prudence. I give directly from my paychecks to them.
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Never considered this side of it.
"54-year-old Jeffrey Hillman told the New York Times that “those shoes are hidden. They are worth a lot of money. I could lose my life.” Hillman claims the hubbub over Officer Lawrence DePrimo’s kind act, photographed by an Arizona woman on November 14th, took him by surprise.
“I was put on Youtube,” Hillman said. “I was put on everything without permission. What do I get? This went around the world, and I want a piece of the pie.” While he seems to want compensation for the publicity it garnered, Hillman says he is thankful to Officer DePrimo for his kind act."
Never considered this side of it.
"54-year-old Jeffrey Hillman told the New York Times that “those shoes are hidden. They are worth a lot of money. I could lose my life.” Hillman claims the hubbub over Officer Lawrence DePrimo’s kind act, photographed by an Arizona woman on November 14th, took him by surprise.
“I was put on Youtube,” Hillman said. “I was put on everything without permission. What do I get? This went around the world, and I want a piece of the pie.” While he seems to want compensation for the publicity it garnered, Hillman says he is thankful to Officer DePrimo for his kind act."
Very different from most of the homeless in Hollywood. Young, able-bodied, and extremely aggressive panhandlers. They will often assault people who don't give them money.
I ONLY give money to elderly or obviously physically disabled homeless. That breaks my heart.
Young, lazy drug-addicts get nothing.
I ONLY give money to elderly or obviously physically disabled homeless. That breaks my heart.
Young, lazy drug-addicts get nothing.
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Most homeless are mentally ill.
With that, they live in the world they live in. Not ours. I am not a big fan in hand outs. I'm not saying it's wrong, however it is not helping the person in the long run. The over all problem is that living homeless and receiving hand outs as well as any other way to gain resources is not the same as how we gain ours.
A hand out, a gesture is only a gesture. A hamburger to someone will fill that hunger for a short time. They will get hungry again.
A pair of shoes will last as long as the pair of shoes or as soon as they get stolen or traded.
Short term, yes it is helpful.
But we need a better mental health programs in which we can do the real help they need.
We are all "programmed" to wake up, go to work, pay our bills, feed the dog, etc.
They are programmed differently in which they do not wake up every day and are trying to figure out how to get to where we are.
They are looking for the next meal, etc.
Serious help is needed.
With that, they live in the world they live in. Not ours. I am not a big fan in hand outs. I'm not saying it's wrong, however it is not helping the person in the long run. The over all problem is that living homeless and receiving hand outs as well as any other way to gain resources is not the same as how we gain ours.
A hand out, a gesture is only a gesture. A hamburger to someone will fill that hunger for a short time. They will get hungry again.
A pair of shoes will last as long as the pair of shoes or as soon as they get stolen or traded.
Short term, yes it is helpful.
But we need a better mental health programs in which we can do the real help they need.
We are all "programmed" to wake up, go to work, pay our bills, feed the dog, etc.
They are programmed differently in which they do not wake up every day and are trying to figure out how to get to where we are.
They are looking for the next meal, etc.
Serious help is needed.
I see salvation army as boots on the ground.
As, well I do appreciate the goodwill as they are a step between being homeless and having a place. Goodwill has employed many people who could not get a job elsewhere. They hire people who are deemed "unemployable" and have given people who are only able to put clothes on a hanger, piece of mind and feeling of self worth.
They have been given grief over their practices of pay, however they have followed the laws. I would rather pay someone $1 hour to someone who will have self worth rather than knowing that they will only be sitting at home with their disabilities and living off others. They do not want that. they want to be a part of our society. That is a state of mind that would help keep them off the streets where they would not survive.
As, well I do appreciate the goodwill as they are a step between being homeless and having a place. Goodwill has employed many people who could not get a job elsewhere. They hire people who are deemed "unemployable" and have given people who are only able to put clothes on a hanger, piece of mind and feeling of self worth.
They have been given grief over their practices of pay, however they have followed the laws. I would rather pay someone $1 hour to someone who will have self worth rather than knowing that they will only be sitting at home with their disabilities and living off others. They do not want that. they want to be a part of our society. That is a state of mind that would help keep them off the streets where they would not survive.
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I was really confused by the homeless in Salt Lake City.
A.) They were typically pretty young
B.) They were dressed better than my wife and I.
C.) They were extraordinarily polite.
In Houston, there's a begger's circuit. 20 or so on my route to work, and 5 locations where I can be caught at a red light in their territory.
There's a method they use. If your window is down, they'll walk up to it and start their speech. If you don't give them anything, they'll ask if you're sure you don't have anything. The most I give them is a cigarette. Seeing the same people in the same spots every day for a year and a half, hearing the same stories over and over again, and never getting remembered doesn't earn more than that IMO. Doesn't even earn that, really.
If the window is up and you don't make eye contact, they don't either. If you do, they walk up and start talking quietly, then when the window comes down they go into their speech.
In Salt Lake City, it was a lot simpler. "Can you spare some change?" "No" "Ok, thank you!"
One night I found a dude sleeping outside of the Dick's entrance at about 2AM. I ninja-dropped a $100 bill in front of his face and walked off.
Except for this one dude, in SLC. He walked around mumbling profanities. Bat shit crazy, that guy. Only one I found that didn't behave like the others.
In Vegas I rented a nice office space to use as a studio. It was across from a nice park. Didnt take long to realize that the freaks really do come out at night. Had my car broken into once and there were always homeless in the area digging through the dumpsters and pushing shopping carts of their treasures around. Most obviously had something mentally wrong. One guy liked to punch himself in the face. No shit.
My favorite was a guy who had two shopping carts full of shit with bags tied all over them. He would push one about 20 yards then go back and get the other one and push it 20 yards past the first. Rinse repeat. Saw him do it for years. Guess he has a route. After paying attention to the homeless I saw a few observations came to mind:
1. You gotta be hard to be homeless in Vegas. Its fucking hot here.
2. If I was homeless I would do it in San Diego.
3. If the shit ever does hit the fan Two Shopping Cart Guy is going to outlast all the preppers.
My favorite was a guy who had two shopping carts full of shit with bags tied all over them. He would push one about 20 yards then go back and get the other one and push it 20 yards past the first. Rinse repeat. Saw him do it for years. Guess he has a route. After paying attention to the homeless I saw a few observations came to mind:
1. You gotta be hard to be homeless in Vegas. Its fucking hot here.
2. If I was homeless I would do it in San Diego.
3. If the shit ever does hit the fan Two Shopping Cart Guy is going to outlast all the preppers.
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