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In reply to the discussion: Some things that you may not think about when giving to the homeless. [View all]hamsterjill
(15,434 posts)While I already donate regularly, there are several items, etc. that I'd not thought about before. So thanks for educating me by sharing your first hand knowledge.
I hope that your own situation is now better and secure. The idea that anyone in America has no bed at night is something that both amazes me and angers me. We have to insist that we all do better!!!
Can you give me some insight into why some homeless people don't want to go to the shelters that exist? We have a very large, well funded homeless shelter in San Antonio. The shelter has employees and volunteers who actually go out into the homeless community, especially when it gets cold, to try to persuade people to come to the shelter. There are many homeless that simply will not come. I know of one older gentleman who several people have tried to help, and he's not open to receiving help. Is there anything that can be done so that more people would take advantage of what is available????