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homeless: Make a Mat for the Homeless - 09/15/11 02:00 PM
A worthwhile project seems to be sweeping the nation - making mats out of recycled plastic grocery bags to give to homeless people and shelters who serve them.
The mats are thick and soft and provide protection from the ground. If they get wet, they dry quickly and they provide a measure of warmth if they are wrapped around the shoulders.
Some of them have a pocket that can hold toothpaste and other small toilet articles.
They are easy to make and the materials are free. There are several videos on Youtube that show how to make them. Here is … (9 comments)
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homeless: Housing for Homeless Veterans - 07/11/11 05:29 PM
Approximately 275,000 American vets are homeless, with mental health problems (including post-traumatic stress syndrome), substance abuse problems and other problems that require treatment. While the VA is prepared to provide medical services, they do not address homelessness.
Soldier On is a non-profit organization that provides housing and support for veterans. According to their website, "Our mission at Solider On is to offer a continuum of care that includes immediate and long-term housing, treatment and recovery for addiction, food, and clothing, as well as medical, counseling and job-related services."
Soldier On runs a 165 bed shelter in Leeds, MA and a transitional … (6 comments)
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homeless: The Shelter in Tallahassee, FL - 09/07/08 06:59 PM
This past week I met two young men who are recent college graduates and have signed on with Americorps to spend one year doing full-time work in the service of others. They are assigned to The Shelter in Tallahassee, FL and their focus is on educating the public about homelessness. They speak to local organizations and are working on a documentary.
Violence against the homeless is high and the perpetrators are most often youths. Contrary to public opinion, homelessness is not generally the result of alcoholism or drug addiction, but in many cases, some form of mental illness. Approximately 30% of … (0 comments)
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Colleen McConnell, Tallahassee Realtor
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