It is estimated that there are over 600,000 people who are homeless
and living on the street in the United States. Those numbers have not
changed drastically over the past few years, which tells us exactly how
much more work needs to be done to help the homeless in the US. There
are many ways that you can help and empower the homeless, are three of
those ways.
- You can contribute to Project Night, which is a non-profit organization that gathers toys, blankets, stuffed animals, and books for homeless children. Many homeless children suffer from trauma due to the situation they are in. Providing children with comfort while also promoting the important of family and reading can set up homeless children for a better future.
- Between five to ten percent of homeless people have cats and dogs. You can help the homeless by helping them feed their dogs. Many homeless people rely on their pets for protection and companionship. Helping the pets of the homeless helps the homeless because you are caring for their loved ones. This gives them a peace of mind and allows them to focus on feeding themselves rather than just their pets.
- Provide a voice for the homeless by contributing stories about the day-to-day struggles of the homeless on blogs and website such as Invisible People. Interview a homeless person and have them share their story with you so that you can share it with the web. Giving the homeless a voice allows them to express their feelings in a way that they may not have been able to do before and gets more people to become more activate in helping the homeless.
