Monday, May 6, 2019

May 6, 2019

Mission Statement:

-To increase the accuracy of the public’s perception of homelessness

Contributors are designated by number only for the day on which what we have to say is published; the numbers aren’t permanent identifiers.

Homeless shelters aren’t named, also to protect the identities of contributors, who have every reason to fear retaliation from the shelters which are supposed to help us, and from the shelters as employers.  


May 6, 2019


Nonhomeless Contributor 1:


Working around homeless people has really changed my awareness.  I don't understand why homeless people have to stand outside and suffer for hours just to get a bed.  It's unacceptable.

The staffpeople aren't waiting out there with them.  The only time that they get involved is when the guests are finally indoors and the staffpeople are mad at them.  The staffpeople just sit there unless they want to discipline someone, when it's something negative.  



Copyright Homeless Humans, May 6, 2019



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