A nine-year-old’s quest to help the homeless started on a car ride. Mandy Sperando lives in Gibsonton. Mandy told us, she was with her brother Jax, when the pair noticed someone in need. “We were on our way to our grandparents,” Mandy said. “And, Jax saw some construction workers and thought they were homeless and it was like, ‘Dad, give them some money!’” Read more.
Breaking the poverty trap – the power of cash grants
Handing out cash rather than food or other basic survival supplies to the needy is a fairly recent phenomenon that began in several Latin American countries. Transferring cash to those who desperately need it is proving to have more dramatic and long-lasting effects than simply keeping the wolf from the door for the poorest of the […] Continue reading → 5 Ways to Help Homeless People
The number of homeless people in the U.S. remained steady last year, underscoring just how much work needs to be done to actually lower the number of people living on the streets. To help empower homeless people, and bring an end to homelessness, consider getting involved in the following advocacy initiatives. Read more. Continue reading → Delivering Dignity
The mission of Lava Mae is delivering dignity one shower at a time. The concept is very simple – Lava Mae uses old buses as on-wheel showers for people living in the streets. It is not only about fighting public health problems, it is about human rights and the sense of dignity and self worth. […] Continue reading → Global Homeless Day
The 4th of May is a Global Homeless Day. Why do we need such a day? Because the global poverty continues to grow. It affects all countries in one way or another, so by drawing attention to the problems homeless and poor are suffering and giving homeless people a voice we can make a difference. […] Continue reading → We Are All Homeless
An artist and professor Willie Baronet has been buying and collecting homeless signs for the purpose of using them in art projects. However it turned out to be a much bigger project. These signs became catalysts for conversations about home, homelessness, compassion, and how we see and treat each other as humans. Read more about Willie […] Continue reading → 5000 Gorgeous Houses to Homeless
Mr.Smith who already has a beautiful house gave the same opportunity to 5000 homeless. After realizing what it means to live on the streets without food, warmth and roof, he decided to contribute to the society by helping the people in need. Read more. Continue reading →