(Newswire.net — March 21, 2016) Orange, CA — With more than half a million Americans living homeless, many concerned citizens are wondering what they can do to make a difference. With Easter in a few days, many people are celebrating mercy and hope and are looking for ways to spread that spirit to others. Here are 5 ideas that anyone can use to help those facing homelessness this Easter.
1. Give out new socks. Socks are one of the most requested items from those living homeless. Most homeless walk everywhere they go and having clean socks without holes makes a big difference. Clean socks also help keep their feet warm and dry at night.
2. Water and snacks. It is easy to become dehydrated on the streets. Give out bottles of water or better yet reusable water bottles with filters. Provide high-calorie, high-protein, non-perishable snacks. Offer packets of peanuts and beef jerky. It is challenging while living on the streets to get the required amount of calories for each day.
3. Offer easy to read books. Books are a great way to keep your mind occupied when you have no other forms of entertainment and relaxation.
4. Hygiene Items. Oral hygiene is a big challenge when living homeless. New toothbrushes and toothpaste are popular items. When someone is living homeless they are exposed to the sun for most of the day, so sun block is another important item to remember.
5. Jackets and blankets. Even in the spring temperatures drop very low at night and having a warm jacket and blankets is critical. Hooded jackets and sweaters are also popular to provide protection from the sun and a covering when it rains.
In celebration of Easter, assemble the above items into a gift basket and hand them out of those in need in your community. Stop and say “hello” and let those who often feel invisible and forgotten know that they matter.
ABOUT NICHOLE
I’m Nichole Carpenter and I’ve used my more than 10 years of advocacy experience working with children and families battling poverty and homelessness to create a podcast called Street Stories Podcast. I am also the author of A Heart Without A Home: a Memoir. I jump out of bed with a big smile on my face each morning because my clients are making the world a better place. They are using what I teach them to treat others with greater dignity and respect and are believing that they can overcome any challenge in life. This is more than a job; I’m on a mission to teach the world how to use difficulty as a platform for greatness. My book which shows homelessness through the eyes of a child hit #1 memoir on Amazon during its first week.
Orange, CA
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