On first glance, you may think this Dad and his cute little daughter are camping, but........look again. They are on a sidewalk--a hard sidewalk somewhere in the US. Camping on a hard sidewalk is NOT something you do vs staying in a state or national park when you're camping. When you're camping you typically pitch your tent on grass or a special tent pad that provides comfort. No, this sad situation is a Dad and his cute young daughter on a sidewalk, there is no camp ground with a bathroom, or a fire pit etc. They could even be considered as some of the luckier people, as they have a tent which would provide cover in rain.
I assume there are in a large city that allows homeless to pitch a tent on a sidewalk. In my community that is not permitted. But, the big problem here is a young girl/ toddler and her father are homeless. They probably don't know where their next meal is coming from or whether or not they can stay here beyond this one night. It's sad. Truly, being homeless is something that even my being involved with this blog for going on ten years, is hard to fathom. I can not imagine what it must be like to want to take care of your sweet young daughter when you are without. I just can't imagine.
Please do what you can to knit, crochet, spread the word here through Bridge and Beyond, as well efforts in your own community. No one should be homeless. Let's all do our best to provide what we can. Perhaps you're able to provide a tent, sleeping bag, tarp or other equipment to an organization in your community. This is a sad picture indeed, but ...can you picture what it would look like without the stroller, without the tent? Do what you can, provide what you can.
Together with caring hearts, we can help...one day at a time, one person at a time, one donation at a time. Thank you for all you do here on Bridge and Beyond and whatever you're also able to do in your communities.
**The counts on our progress bars are current, the percentages not quite. I'll not be figure the percentages with each update of numbers, but will be updating again next at least by the 20th. I have in fact made a reminder not on my cell phone for the 20th of each month to do percentages. If we're at a milestone, or I just have extra time I may do it more often...but certainly at that scheduled time.** All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.
I feel so sad for this little child and the man. I am glad that at least they have a tent. Too many people think the homeless are just some older man living on the street and don't stop to think that even young people are living on the street also.
ReplyDeleteWell said Sue, we have to just keep giving people information about how homeless, how it really can happen to anyone.
DeleteI live in a national forest that is thick with the homeless, especially in the winter. It’s crazy how they survive out here. The forest is not kind! Bears usually kill at least one person a year.
ReplyDeleteVery sad Cynthia. The forest provides privacy and perhaps those homeless there are less bothered by police than those on our sidewalks in cities, but....the dangers of living out in the elements with wild animals is frightening.
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