Helping the Homeless the Right Way Means Learning Their Story First Mistrust, not trust, should be earned. Everyone has a story, and it's our job to learn it first before trying to help. Pre-conceived notions are the antithesis of helping the homeless. It shouldn't be assumed that just
The Root Cause of Homelessness We not only have to address homelessness by getting people off the streets but preventing them from even getting there in the first place. Paul Ballesteros from Emmanuel Labor discusses the root cause of homelessness. Emmanuel Labor exists to combat homelessness. There's an
The Real Definition of Home to the Homeless Homelessness should be seen as a situation, not a personality trait. What does getting someone living on the streets "home" really mean? Paul Ballesteros from Emmanuel Labor defines what the goal should be to deal with the homelessness epidemic. Emmanuel
Love Can Make a Difference to the Homeless Would you like to to see less hate in the world? Me too, and dare I say the solution starts with a simple choice. So much hate seems to stem from how people respond to feeling disrespected. It can
Do You Have a Plan? Meet Allen (pictured above ) When I first me Allen he was one of the angriest people I ever met. Not that it is anyone's responsibility to please another (people pleasing is an idol), he was nearly impossible to pleased. He was always upset about something, and he
The Greatest Gift and Why I Raise Support The Greatest Gift: I realize that Christmas isn't always an easy time emotionally for everyone. Perhaps this is your first Christmas without a loved one because of death or great distance (I'm missing my son for sure). Maybe your finances aren't what they used to be
The Secret of My Success: How I Am Successful 100% of the Time! Setting the Scene Since I began working as a missionary, the homeless population has steadily increased, heroine use has become a nationwide epidemic, "K2" has emerged as the new street drug, and human trafficking, especially prostitution, has shown no signs
Subway Surfer: My encounter on the "E" train in NYC Is she worth it? What do you feel when you see this picture? Does it make you uncomfortable? Do you identify with the woman on her own, or the group squeezed together? Does she deserve to be there? What would you do if
Would a New Name Change the Problem? A Conversation: A man who's passionate about social justice ponders the term "homeless" and all the negativity associated with it. On his way to work one day, he sees a man holding a cardboard sign sitting along his pathway and decides to get his opinion. "Excuse