In keeping with blogging in alphabetical order between posts that share donations, we're now at the letter I.
Last time through the alphabet, I blogged about Making an Investment.
The previous time the letter I was about Inspiration.
Doing a google search for words that start with the letter I, that have a connection to Homelessness I found the following:
Illness
Insecure
Invisible.........among other words.
ILLNESS, jumped out at me. Doing a bit of research I found a list of the top 10 Health Issues that Homeless People suffer from.
Mortality...and unintential injuries (bruises, cuts, and burns). Homeless have a higher risk of death. Listed as some of the highest risks of morbidity and morality are falls and being hit by motor vehicle. Also listed is overdoses from drugs or alcohol or both.
Suicide is also listed, as is violence. Violence stats were a combination of assault, rape and murder against the Homeless.
The warm items we knit, crochet or loom can help ward of freezing and hypothermia. Perhaps sunscreen is something that should be considered for personal care items during the hot months? First aid kits? Aloe for both burns and sunburn?
If you have other thoughts about how we might bridge some of the need in this area, please leave a comment or send me a note via the contact form in the right sidebar. Thank you for reading this blog, Thank you for helping in whatever way you can.
Been awhile since I've listed the alphabetical blogging blogs. If you've not read or commented on A-H this time round, please do so.
3rd List Blogging in Alphabetical Order.
A=afghans Resurecting Learning Logs.
B=Barnacle Bill and Blogging in Alphabetical Order
C=A Cocoon of Yarn, Blogging in Alphabetical Order
D=Blogging in Alphabetical Order, D=Dog & Homeless
E=Ends, Blogging Alphabetically
F=FEAR, Fibers, and Fun Colors Matter
G=Donald Gould, Homeless in Sarasota, Florida
H=Hard Life, Hovel, Homeless & More, So Sad
**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.
Very interesting post. I never thought about sending sunscreen. I can see why illness is a big problem. The homeless don't have the right foods to eat, and I also think they don't go to the doctor when they get sick.
ReplyDeleteRight you Sue, they don't have the ability to eat right, or get to a doctor. Thank you, as always for your visits. Much appreciated.
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