10 Things You Can Do to Help the Homeless

Ten Things You Can Do to Help Break the Cycle... 1. Educate yourself about the issue of homelessness. 2. Respect homeless individuals and respond in kindness. 3. Create and carry a list of community shelters and food pantries to give to someone who needs it. 4. Give food, money, or toiletries, the basics. 5. Volunteer at a shelter or service organization. 6. Host a fundraiser to benefit our most vulnerable neighbors. 7. Give toys and/or tutor homeless children. 8. Teach your children or others about the issue of homelessness. 9 Employ a homeless person. 10. Give a smile, a hug, or words of encouragement.