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Homelessness can affect anyone. Your children’s classmates, a friend’s daughter, a co-worker, or even your neighbor could be struggling with housing. Together, let’s break the stigma of homelessness. We can start by educating ourselves and those around us, creating a more compassionate community for all. Learn more about how homelessness affects Hoosiers: https://lnkd.in/gGGRnxyA (Source: https://lnkd.in/dcYeqpYu)

The specter of eviction poses a profound threat to the future of children, undermining their stability, security, and overall well-being. The upheaval resulting from eviction can disrupt the continuity of education, jeopardize social relationships, and contribute to the cycle of poverty. Children facing eviction often endure emotional distress and trauma, which can have lasting effects on their mental and physical health. Addressing the issue of eviction is not just a matter of housing; it is a commitment to safeguarding the future prospects and potential of our youth, ensuring they have a stable foundation to thrive and contribute positively to society.

As the holiday season approaches and fall quickly transforms into winter, it can be easy to take for granted having a warm place to rest our heads every night. Learn more about common misconceptions about homelessness, what people experiencing homelessness face during the winter months, and how you can help our unhoused neighbors: https://bit.ly/3MUrV2I

“Why isn’t that person sleeping in a bed?” “How does someone become homeless?” 💭 As parents or guardians know, kids are curious and full of questions. So how do you explain homelessness to a child? Helping your kids find answers about topics that might require an understanding of systemic barriers and government policy can be a difficult task. Where do you even start? We spoke to a few team members here at UGM about how they talk to their kids about homelessness and have put together some tips to share with you. Click here to read now: https://bit.ly/3sqjmFy

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[2 of 2] With more and more young people facing homelessness, the nights getting colder, and certain politicians doing all they can to make the lives of homeless people even more difficult, they need all the support they can get. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eFGCXEgG

This #thoughtfulthursday I came across this video covering this controversial subject `Should I give money to homeless people?`. The video clip is here - https://lnkd.in/ecCkP5QM Winston's view annoyed me as he was very close to saying that homelessness is a choice! I am so glad the lady outreach worker said the question is `do you want to give money to a human being?`. Such an important point that is forgotten. I would first of all point out that not all beggars are homeless even if they claim to be! I rarely give money to people but will ask them if i can buy them something. People are very rarely bought out of homeless from someone giving them a couple of quid but i think the most important thing we can give something is time. We are so busy and running from a to b and to actually take time to stop to talk to someone is so important and so valuable. That can make someone's day. The other question i get asked is how can you tell if someone is genuine and again I would say there is no magic way to tell but i do find that the genuine rough sleepers would love to have people spend time with them and really value the interaction and connection even above money whereas those who are just after some money will get annoyed if you spend time talking to them as you are distracting them from getting money from others.

It's Family Promise Week! 🌟 How are you helping spread the word about the crisis of family homelessness and the work of Family Promise in our community? Learn more about what's going on this week: https://lnkd.in/gDq-wUrd

Homelessness Week 2023 theme is 'It's time to end homelessness'. Did you know that the main cause of homelessness is domestic and family violence? To help end homelessness, people need freedom from violence and abuse. Learn more -> https://lnkd.in/gWUYucx #homelessnessawareness #homelessnessweek2023