The issue of homelessness is rather complex at times, but the response to a homeless person is usually quite simple. It seems that many people have a general fear or loathing of those they see sleeping on the streets and I can only guess this is due to ignorance or misconceptions spread by the tabloids. While others may look on them with pity and unwittingly patronise them with their willingness to help.
But slowly and surely people are spreading the word that a homeless person is the same as everyone else (as those with a home). A homeless person can be a mother/father, a son/daughter, or a sister/brother. They may have hopes and dreams and made some good choices and bad choices in their lives as well as anyone else in society.
Here are some ways that homeless people can now be heard, so that perceptions can begin to change. Take a look and let us know what you think.
Crisis Changing Lives Sophie's Story
Doing it homeless No Box Blogs
sendwire.com This is a cool Story
What is your reaction?
Thank you for spreading the word of the "No Box Blogs" Project. And thank you for advocating for the homeless. Even I didn't realize homeless people were no different, until I became one myself.
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Here is another really great example, well done girls, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteCheck out this link, Former homeless trio up for awards.
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1421315_former-homeless-trio-who-set-up-own-business-up-for-top-awards?rss=yes
Really like the blog, great to see people using the internet to get the message out there and a great resource for people woking in the field. Have posted a tweet linking to this site.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work and look forward to reading more!
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