I dare you

Because NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL TO MAKE A CHANGE… empty your pockets, car ashtray, desk drawer and collect all of the change – then DONATE it to the outreach agency nearest you. Put it in an envelope and write “Make my change make a change” . I dare you to do this and drop […]

HOW to help – FAQ

How can I help a person sleeping on the streets? Any time you see a homeless person in distress, please call 211. The operator will contact LAHSA or another service agency. An even more simple answer : ASK THEM what you can do to help. Should I give to panhandlers? Don’t hand out money. And […]

Homeless Vets – Stand Down

Stand Down events page <- click to read all the upcoming events. “The original Stand Down for homeless veterans was modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal […]

Stamp Out Hunger

Put food at your mail box to donate it to local food banks

South Jersy Tent City is housed

for a year! http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20100507_Tent_City_residents_start_the_journey_back_indoors.html

Homeless is a “life style choice”

Re: Assembly Bill 2706 157,000 Californians are making a “Lifestyle Choice” by being Homeless . So says Republican Anthony Adams. No wonder they tried to recall him and he won’t run for re-election. Some of the men and women I have met at work ARE making a life style choice. they have family who would […]

PATH is a FaceBook Cause

PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit CAUSE PAGE on Facebook (I was invited by Carlos Gonzales) PATH was founded in 1984 by a community collaborative of churches, synagogues, businesses, and concerned citizens who came together to address the growing problem of homelessness in Los Angeles. The group became incorporated as a non-profit organization with […]

Job Fair in El Monte

Central San Gabriel Valley WorkSource Center invites everyone to attend a FREE Rapid Response Conference and Job Fair. Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00am – 2:00pm 3130 N. Tyler Avenue, El Mote, CA 91732 Guest speakers, community resources, financial planning opportunities AND FREE breakfast and lunch. RSVP by May 19 to Chris Knight – 626-344-4809 or […]

Find Low Cost Dental services

Homeless or poor and need low cost Dental care? Look here for a provider near you!

Jobs working with the Homeless

I refer to it at the Street Luge of social Services – but it is rewarding and challenging and intense to the point that this job will change how you see family dynamics, local and world politics. Here are the links to my favorite Homeless service Providers and their current Employment Opportunities: Beyond Shelter Please send […]