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By *sianManc OP Man
over a year ago
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(If you click on the green arrow next to my name and follow a similar homeless post you'll understand why I titled this one as such)
Spare a thought for those on the streets this Xmas.
What are you doing to help them this winter?
If you're not doing anything but this thread makes you think you can then what can you or I or others do to make them have a safer winter period?
It's getting cold out there and as I lay in a warm bed i can't help but wonder what can I do to help others. |
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Why only think about the homeless at Christmas.. ?
Is it to truly help them or feel good about ourselves ?
Not every homeless person celebrates Christmas and they will be from many different religions |
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I have volunteered for 13 years for a charity, we collect warm coats, socks etc, and make food that we distribute to the homeless in Sheffield, I also collect handbags and fill with sanitary products for the ladies, I'm just off to pick a car load up right now, even if one person does their bit, better than nothing x |
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By *sianManc OP Man
over a year ago
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"Why only think about the homeless at Christmas.. ?
Is it to truly help them or feel good about ourselves ?
Not every homeless person celebrates Christmas and they will be from many different religions"
I said Xmas to include anyone thst feels it emotively to do charity but I did say winter too as that was mostly my concern...it's bitterly cold and others have less that I do so what can I do to help atleast now during winter.
This wasn't to negate charity all year round as that's something we should do but winter made me think today. |
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By *sianManc OP Man
over a year ago
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"I have volunteered for 13 years for a charity, we collect warm coats, socks etc, and make food that we distribute to the homeless in Sheffield, I also collect handbags and fill with sanitary products for the ladies, I'm just off to pick a car load up right now, even if one person does their bit, better than nothing x"
So how can we get involved in our respective towns and cities? |
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By *sianManc OP Man
over a year ago
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"(If you click on the green arrow next to my name and follow a similar homeless post you'll understand why I titled this one as such)
I've followed the green arrow
Are you bored today OP? "
Lol jet lagged having returned back to UK. Woke super early and then thought I'll catch up on past threads I started and thus ended up creating new ones.
Boredom no I'm never bored  haha |
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By *sianManc OP Man
over a year ago
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So the previous thread got closed as only 1 is needed on this which I respect so this winter what can I do or you do?
I mean there are some charity shops the kind that sell I think 2nd hand stuff and there are those clothes banks/boxes in supermarket car parks and at petrol stations but I have given clothes in the past.
I've no idea where homeless people really are except those I see around the city centres but I wouldn't want to offend them in any way so any ideas? |
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being homeless can happen to anyone, I was homeless for a while. I stop & talk whenever I see Them on the street, Have a coffee, Give them what I can & chat. Many have become my friends. Thanks for raising awareness of this Op. A small act of kindness goes a long way. |
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By *sianManc OP Man
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"being homeless can happen to anyone, I was homeless for a while. I stop & talk whenever I see Them on the street, Have a coffee, Give them what I can & chat. Many have become my friends. Thanks for raising awareness of this Op. A small act of kindness goes a long way."
You're welcome Sir and thank you got sharing this so openly and courageously as it's given me some pointers as to what I can do but would giving a blanket help I mean it's wonder it doesn't seem much.
Please also click on the green arrow next to my name and read my post I made today called "pay it forward" and if you do anything and say "pay it forward" then do please share there. Thank you again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have volunteered for 13 years for a charity, we collect warm coats, socks etc, and make food that we distribute to the homeless in Sheffield, I also collect handbags and fill with sanitary products for the ladies, I'm just off to pick a car load up right now, even if one person does their bit, better than nothing x
Contact you local Forum or community centre, they will point you in the right direction x
So how can we get involved in our respective towns and cities?"
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"being homeless can happen to anyone, I was homeless for a while. I stop & talk whenever I see Them on the street, Have a coffee, Give them what I can & chat. Many have become my friends. Thanks for raising awareness of this Op. A small act of kindness goes a long way."
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