These pages though a bit hard to read in picture format are what they call a street card and for anyone local a nice item to have on hand if you see someone in need. And for those not local, check your city services to see if they have a similar item. Print a few and keep in your car, or available in your church or other organizations you might belong to.
You can see this is a pretty extensive list, making you feel there's lots of help out there. And there is a good bit; but.........do the people who need know what's available? Do the people who help know who to call,or have a phone to make the call? Do those in need have transportation to get to the location where help might be available? You'll note bus stop locations are included on this street card, which is an important peace. Despite this list there are still many many people in need. Here in central Ohio the last stat I saw indicated on any given night there were 12,000 here in central Ohio only.
Another difficulty with getting help can be couples vs singles. Take another look at the list, you see single men, single women, families, you don't see couples listed so if a man and a woman are together and in need of help that makes it more difficult, not impossible......but harder. People need help, not roadblocks.
Please check your local area, do you have something like this street card in your area? PLEASE, let me know in your comments below, in an email, or in the contact me button in the right side bar. I would love you to send me your area's equivalent help form. Let's get some of these posted, to help others become more aware and encourage participation. The weather's been chilly here already, way too early it feels like fall with it dipping down to the 50's and 60's already at night. I'm hopeful summer will return because if it's this cool now, I dread thinking how cold and long the fall and winter will be.
Got Yarn? Don't leave home with out it folks. The Homeless Need Your Help!
2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 294
Scarves 133
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's: 105
Cotton Washcloths: 269
Afghans: 18
Socks: 173
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted
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.
