Good intentions aren't a solution
We all talk about wanting to help the world, but what do we actually do about it individually? Some people go to a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving, give food to people experiencing homelessness, and think, “That's it, I'm done. I've done my good deed for the whole year.”
That is not how you solve homelessness.
We are not saying it's a bad thing to do; it's a nice gesture, and it is much better than doing nothing. But if we are going to sit here and ask what it will take to end homelessness, the answer is a lot more than soup kitchens and government funding.
That's when we come in.
We do not just house individuals experiencing homelessness; we provide temporary shelter, clothing, and meals to help stabilize their lives. Our immediate focus is helping them find employment so they can become stable, productive members of the community.
For individuals unable to return to the general workforce or population, we advocate for government assistance to place them in standard public housing.