by Bonita Jones
I have found that the homeless epidemic is... Let's say epic. Our (Colorado State) representatives and senators have no problem touching and talking about the problem. What no one is realizing is neither of these things are a solution to the problem.
I don't just blame our house and state. A lot of this blame goes on the homeless themselves. As the homeless we complain about how we are treated, yet few to none of the homeless stand up for themselves. When I say stand up, I am meaning speak up. Who knows the pain and strife of the homeless life better than the homeless.
This is just some food for thought... Did you know that the homeless had a bill of rights?
Were you aware that when the temperature reaches 20 or below, the state of Colorado has agencies (PATH, The Gathering Place, and most police stations) that will provide you with a motel voucher until the weather is bearable? [See page xx for information about motel vouchers.]
There are things we can do for ourselves. Think about it. Within our own community we have a computer wizard, a home fix-it man, a few cooks, children and highly educated people. Groups such as these survive because of not only physical food, but also the mentality of each other.
As one unit, I'd like to see everything that you've read above come together for the greater good of ending the homeless epidemic.
I have found that the homeless epidemic is... Let's say epic. Our (Colorado State) representatives and senators have no problem touching and talking about the problem. What no one is realizing is neither of these things are a solution to the problem.
I don't just blame our house and state. A lot of this blame goes on the homeless themselves. As the homeless we complain about how we are treated, yet few to none of the homeless stand up for themselves. When I say stand up, I am meaning speak up. Who knows the pain and strife of the homeless life better than the homeless.
This is just some food for thought... Did you know that the homeless had a bill of rights?
Were you aware that when the temperature reaches 20 or below, the state of Colorado has agencies (PATH, The Gathering Place, and most police stations) that will provide you with a motel voucher until the weather is bearable? [See page xx for information about motel vouchers.]
There are things we can do for ourselves. Think about it. Within our own community we have a computer wizard, a home fix-it man, a few cooks, children and highly educated people. Groups such as these survive because of not only physical food, but also the mentality of each other.
As one unit, I'd like to see everything that you've read above come together for the greater good of ending the homeless epidemic.
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