Hangin with the Homeless

Survival....By Any Means Necessary

 

The goal was to get him back into the YMCA. 

He was kicked out for bad behavior.

 The Homeless are very friendly people; 
much different from what society expects them to be. 
They are courteous, respectful, funny and most 
of all just as human as you or me.

 Everyday that you wake up and are able to put clothes on your back, shoes on your feet and food in your mouth, you should be praising God. 

Everyday.

 This is his bed.

This man has had Cancer for 9 years. 
He expressed to me that it's not that he doesn't want a job, 
but how can someone keep a job when they don't have a home. 

People fear what they don't understand.

Even greater than that, people don't want to understand.

 You don't have to look at reality

 And you most certainly don't have to face it

 But this is real life. Just not your life.

 This is her food, shelter, clothing...and anything else she owns. 
Can you fit everything you own in one shopping cart? I cant. 

CHEW ON THIS...

If you were to be homeless for a year and take anything with you 
that can only fit in a shopping cart, what would it it be?

 I was told by many of the homeless people that the most pertinent thing you can give a Homeless person is sleep. Shhhh.....I didn't wake him.

 We ride together, we lay together... The real Bonnie and Clyde

 A policemen waking this man is worse than him not eating.

Seasons Greetings to 26 Homeless

And 26 Care Packages to match

Off we go!

"Ahaaaaa! I got your girlfriiiiiend! Hahahaha"

I was very grateful for the opportunity to meet such amazing people who remained comical and social despite what they face on a daily basis. 

I went back to my apartment, closed my door and cried like a baby.

((Interview Questions to the Homeless : Submitted by you, asked by me))

Do you have any kids? If so, how do they feel? Have you tried to get a job? What keeps you motivated to go on? Do you have dreams and aspirations? How could you let that white skin go to waste? How do you feel when people look into your eyes? ; Do you think they see a human being?Where do you sleep when its very cold? How far would you go for money? Do you drink/use drugs? Are you hungry now? What are the shelters like and how do they compare to the street? Name the lowest point of your life. What are the contents of your possessions? Name the highest point of your life. What is your educational background? Do you think people are genuine when they say they are sorry for you (the homeless)? What kinds of things do you see on the street that others don't? If you could make a movie about The Homeless, what you you name it and how would it end? If you has a second chance at life, what would you do differently? To what extent do you blame yourself to hit such a low plateau in life? What are some things that I can provide for you to make one day that less stressful? How can I be sure if someone is homeless or just a Professional Vagrant?