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10 Brilliant Eye-Opening Ways to Help Homeless People
I was homeless and learned some things
My family was homeless for over a year. I quickly discovered that homeless life was all about trying to survive one day at a time.
Many people want to help homeless folks but aren’t sure where to begin. Below, I listed the things that helped us get through the days and nights. If you can provide any of these to an unhoused person, you will increase their chances of surviving the ordeal.
1. A Working Vehicle
My family lived in an old van. It gave us a way to get around and a place to sleep.
If at all feasible, providing a working vehicle to a homeless person could help them in various ways. Outside of transportation, it would also give them a place to rest and increase their chances of finding resources and medical help.
2. A Place to Park Overnight
Walmart parking lots allowed overnight parking, so my family could always find a place to sleep.
If you own your home and allow a homeless person to spend the night in your driveway on occasion, it would be an amazing gift. Peace of mind is exceedingly rare when you sleep outside in your vehicle…
