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59. Yes there are.

Sun Nov 17, 2013, 06:17 PM

Nov 2013

The interstate is a good place of many in certain places that has a policy to run homeless out of the city period can stay.

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What do people need on the street? Many things. [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 OP

k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #1

Thanks for posting this, recced n/t Fumesucker Nov 2013 #2

My Dad always said "There, but for the Grace of God, go I." Thank you for the succinct reminder. libdem4life Nov 2013 #3

So, I have a few questions tavalon Nov 2013 #4

our local food pantry takes donations of blankets and clothes renate Nov 2013 #14

Contact yor local Walk-In Center, Shelter, or food pantry. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #40

How about space blankets? tavalon Nov 2013 #5

Good plus inexpensive plastic ponchos. Buy them by the dozen. Hand warmers also. nm rhett o rick Nov 2013 #15

Those will work too! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #41

No offense tina tron Nov 2013 #66

Actually, the reason I got them is that I was recently caught in a similar situation tavalon Nov 2013 #67

See the article at the link: rhett o rick Nov 2013 #74

I recommend you read the article at the link below: rhett o rick Nov 2013 #73

K & R Only 152 views - needs more! JimDandy Nov 2013 #6

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Great OP. ProSense Nov 2013 #10

K&R Great tips! nt raouldukelives Nov 2013 #11

I see people on the interstate on ramps all the time... Blanks Nov 2013 #12

Yes there are. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #59

And I'm not against that tavalon Nov 2013 #68

I didnt see zip lock bags of all sizes. Needed to keep possessions dry. rhett o rick Nov 2013 #13

That is a big plus one! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #53

I hadnt heard that. Are you saying that the police hassle the homeless if they have zip lock bags? rhett o rick Nov 2013 #60

Yup. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #70

Visit you local shelter and ask what specifically they need. My wife and I every year rhett o rick Nov 2013 #16

This is so damn heartbreaking. toby jo Nov 2013 #17

Best and richest country on earth, ya know! Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #21

Yes, we have tavalon Nov 2013 #28

I love, love this thread. K&R Number23 Nov 2013 #18

Such an important post MissDeeds Nov 2013 #19

kick LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #20

Thank you for the information. The swimsuit tip is particularly upsetting. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #22

Yes, it is. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #46

Where would you donate these items so someone actually gets them? badtoworse Nov 2013 #23

You should be able to find a local church, Salvation Army, and/or foodbank that deals rhett o rick Nov 2013 #25

+1! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #42

K&R stage left Nov 2013 #24

Thank you for this info. K&R SaveOurDemocracy Nov 2013 #26

"for the lucky few, radios." KamaAina Nov 2013 #27

Good add! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #43

KNR +++ DirkGently Nov 2013 #29

Thank you LFR. YOu are right, This needs FREQUENT reposting annabanana Nov 2013 #30

I'm sorry I missed this thread yesterday. K&R - thanks so much for posting this info. n/t myrna minx Nov 2013 #31

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+1! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #44

Thanks to you for posting this! chervilant Nov 2013 #71

It is very dangerous. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #72

KICK! Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2013 #34

Manny sent me. Thanks and a happy k&r! marble falls Nov 2013 #35

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Kick. Agschmid Nov 2013 #37

Thank you for posting this n/t sabrina 1 Nov 2013 #38

Kick Fumesucker Nov 2013 #39

homes. reddread Nov 2013 #45

That is where the packs come in. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #48

Its amazing what idealized notions float about reddread Nov 2013 #54

Oh, your new. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #55

No, sure dont reddread Nov 2013 #61

I am located in Tucson. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #69

they certainly can, and are SUPPOSED TO but not if you dont make them do it! reddread Nov 2013 #56

They won't listen to me. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #58

Good job dealing and reaching out reddread Nov 2013 #62

DU Rec Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2013 #47

Here's an idea on backpacks for the homeless. Cleita Nov 2013 #49

Yep!!! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #50

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Many do! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #52

This needs some bumpage tavalon Nov 2013 #57

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I will post this for my students and also encourage those in sororities and fraternities tblue37 Nov 2013 #63

Oh, and K&R. nt tblue37 Nov 2013 #64