Homelessness

[grandmoon]

I have been to a meeting with other welfare group and we were discussing homelessness, and how we could solve the problem  I found it very interesting as there area number of reasons for people being homeless.

Each of the groups were representing the own group and had ideas of how to solve the problem that their clients have.

I have been sitting here trying  to come up with ideas to take to the next meeting.

Any ideas please.

[polksaladallie]

The churches could solve the problem by tomorrow, if they were so inclined.

[grandmoon]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

The churches could solve the problem by tomorrow, if they were so inclined.

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How ??

[cmcoins2000]

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@grandmoon wrote:

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@polksaladallie wrote:

The churches could solve the problem by tomorrow, if they were so inclined.

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How ??

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Perhaps put some of their considerable wealth where their mouth is.

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Helen
Well said.


Remember, it is NOT in aid groups interest to solve issues completely,
Hence why any are always on going. This is particular so in the international arena where UN and Govt money funds everything.

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Tim Costello would have to find another outrage bus to get on.

[polksaladallie]

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@cmcoins2000 wrote:

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@grandmoon wrote:

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@polksaladallie wrote:

The churches could solve the problem by tomorrow, if they were so inclined.

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How ??

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Perhaps put some of their considerable wealth where their mouth is.

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Plus they have huge buildings (in the main) empty for 6 and a half days each week. 

They throw away perfectly good clothes and furniture which are donated to them.

They do very little to educate those people who are unable to manage their finances.  None of us were ever taught, and most of us have learned in a very painful way.  Some have never sorted it out.

They will not help anyone, even with a simple question, unless that person's name is registered on a list.   That way they claim a certain amount of funding from the government.  Certainly the richest of them all does this.

[bright.ton42]

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@grandmoon wrote:

I have been to a meeting with other welfare group and we were discussing homelessness, and how we could solve the problem  I found it very interesting as there area number of reasons for people being homeless.

Each of the groups were representing the own group and had ideas of how to solve the problem that their clients have.

I have been sitting here trying  to come up with ideas to take to the next meeting.

Any ideas please.

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I have worked closely with homelessness when I worked in welfare and indeed there are a number of reasons, one being that many prefer to live on the streets.  Many I know were offered housing but it is not free....  it is affordable for those on a pension but many choose to keep every cent for other things. 

I'm trying to think of constructive ideas, but sorry I'm finding it hard.   There is a shortage of public housing and priorities given like say a single mum with kids over a single male. Some of the public housing is rotten,  others newish and quite classy. 

What were some of the suggestions grandmoon, I'd be interested to know?. 

[bright.ton42]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

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@cmcoins2000 wrote:

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@grandmoon wrote:

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@polksaladallie wrote:

The churches could solve the problem by tomorrow, if they were so inclined.

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How ??

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Perhaps put some of their considerable wealth where their mouth is.

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Plus they have huge buildings (in the main) empty for 6 and a half days each week. 

They throw away perfectly good clothes and furniture which are donated to them.

They do very little to educate those people who are unable to manage their finances.  None of us were ever taught, and most of us have learned in a very painful way.  Some have never sorted it out.

They will not help anyone, even with a simple question, unless that person's name is registered on a list.   That way they claim a certain amount of funding from the government.  Certainly the richest of them all does this.

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And you know this how?  Have you ever worked for a church organisation?  Do you realize the amenities they offer in the areas of advice, mentoring , general assistance, social work?   It's all out there for clients to access if they want but as I said many don't want it. 

They throw away perfectly good clothes and furniture which are donated to them.

Who does this, I'm genuinely interested?   If the goods are'perfectly' good they are used unless you've actually seen this happen.  . 

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Provide more mental health clinics, hospital, programs instead of closing them down and creating homelessness/hopeless for people incapable of self care