Five Ways To Help The Homeless

“Homeless” is a word used to describe countless of different kinds of people with different problems that are without homes. Being homeless is an enormous problem in the United States. When was the last time you seen a homeless person in the streets? Did you stop and assist? As in giving them food, clothes, or money? You can drive anywhere in a city and identify a homeless person or people living in cardboard boxes or up under a bridge holding up a sign saying they need food as well as money. Have you ever wondered how did that person or an entire family in any case end up in this situation? There are various different

The organization’s main policy focus is its Bring America Home Act, which would serve as the federal government’s first comprehensive response to the causes and consequences of homelessness.” (Goldberg, "5 Ways To Help Homeless People Living On America 's Streets" Number 5) Getting the government involved will help the homeless enormously in numerous ways. Since the homeless has no voice of their own to speak up, be their voice to get help that will make a tremendous difference in their life. Be their voice until they can get onto their feet and have a stable life. “4. Give Homeless People A Voice To put a face to the plight of the homeless in this country, video blog Invisible People documents the day-to-day struggles that come from living without shelter. Founder Mark Horvath, who once lived on the streets of California, aims to use his storytelling platform to make homeless people visible and inspire advocates to take action.” (Goldberg, "5 Ways To Help Homeless People Living On America 's Streets" Number 4) Take a stand for the citizens and for a better future. “Stand up for the civil

Another way of the various ways of helping the homeless is by teaching to and about the homeless. “Tutor homeless children - A tutor can make all the difference. Just having adult attention can spur children to do their best. Many programs exist in shelters, transitional housing programs, and schools that require interested volunteers. Or begin you own tutor volunteer corps at your local shelter. It takes nothing more than a little time.” ("35 Ways to Help the Homeless” Number 18). You can also tutor the older people. Getting them an education will help them out. They would most likely get jobs that pay well. “Teach about the homeless - If you do volunteer work with the homeless, you can become an enthusiast and extend your enthusiasm to others. You can infect others with your own sense of devotion by writing letters to the editor of your local paper and by pressing housing issues at election time.” ("35 Ways to Help the Homeless” Number 21). Again, tell people about the homeless, getting them involved. Without them the homeless with get no help, they will starve to death, or die of some type of disease. “Educate your children about the homeless - Help your children to see the homeless as people. If you do volunteer work, take your sons and daughters along