Be The Change You Want to See

Instead of giving away billions and billions of dollars to foreign countries for the sake of war, the United States of America needs to take care of its own citizens and problems FIRST. The homeless crisis in America is out of control. Migrants may be welcomed into this country but they Should Not take precedence for a roof over their head by giving them a hotel room or shelter bed, over veterans who proudly served this country, or families that couldn't afford to keep their home and now are sleeping in their car for shelter and the suffering children who walk alone on the streets should be the biggest priority of all. 

Our brothers and sisters need to stop being overlooked. We all need to stop looking the other way. Just for one moment, please try to remember that all it takes is one disaster, one death, one loss of a parent or job or any one of the many numerous possibilities that could make someone become homeless in the blink of an eye. Don't ever think it couldn't happen to you; it can.

Just for one moment, the next time you see a homeless person - before casting judgment, don't try to judge the book by its cover. You don't know what someone has been through or how weak or how strong they are and you truly don't know until you have walked 1 mile in their shoes.

Can you imagine how it feels to be out in the bitter cold and blowing wind and snow with no place to go or lay your head? 

Please think about the last time you had to use the restroom.  Most establishments do not willingly allow homeless people use their restrooms. I don't mean to be crude. It's a sad truth.

If you don't have access to water, or even a shower how could you stay clean? How would you feel if everyone looked at you like the scum of the Earth, full of judgment, scorn and shame?

Instead of treating the homeless like criminals and using police force to push them around from one place to another, sometimes destroying what little belongings they have with no regard or respect, there has to be a place for people to go. The powers that be, who hold the highest places in our government need to create new Bills and even Laws to protect the most vulnerable citizens among us in order to implement new strategies to address homelessness and all of the issues, problems and setbacks that come with it.

Even the smallest gestures of kindness are always appreciated. Hand out meal cards for restaurants. Don't assume your money is going to drugs or alcohol- it could be going to groceries, gas or diapers. 

Instead of giving a gallon ziplock baggie full of toiletry items and such, that some list on the internet said every homeless person wants,  I assure you they don't. 

Those items don't fulfill a need. They only offer the giver a good conscience. Why not ask what they might need whether you can help a little or help a lot, just the fact that you care enough to ask means the world.