Why is it good to help the homeless?

It makes you feel good! They appreciate it and it gives them hope. They can’t change their lives without you. Good things happen to you when you do good for others.

Why is it important to learn about homelessness?

Homelessness is a growing problem among families, particularly families with children. If youth are subject to homelessness they are also subject to health hazards that are easily acquired by living on the streets such as communicable diseases . Sadly, Youth are a growing demographic among America’s homeless.

How do you greet a homeless person in the morning?

“Good morning.” Or say “hi” or “hello” or try to acknowledge the person in some way. “It’s good to hear kindness,” says Joe, who has been homeless in Portland, Ore., off and on for the past 16 years. Regardless of what your greeting may be, it’s important to look the person in the eye when speaking.

What does it feel like to be a homeless person?

Being homeless is destabilizing, demoralizing and depressing. You’ve lost your base, a foundation from which to function. It becomes hard to focus. Constant obstacles chip away at your self-esteem and your healthy personality withers, disintegrates, scatters.

Is it OK to give money to a homeless person?

If you choose to give someone money, it must be given without strings. Yes, a person who is homeless may use your gift for something that doesn’t necessarily help his situation, but your generous action could also provide an opportunity to start a conversation. “Not everyone is ready to receive what they need today,” Zordel says.

Is it good to hear kindness from a homeless person?

“It’s good to hear kindness,” says Joe, who has been homeless in Portland, Ore., off and on for the past 16 years. Regardless of what your greeting may be, it’s important to look the person in the eye when speaking.